Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Covero
In or near Calverley.
Covero — a public art in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom.
Stephen Craven — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- New Pudsey · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Covero is a public art located in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Covero is a musical sheep sculpture located in the woodland next to The Shearing Shed at Sunny Bank Mills. It was originally part of the HERD festival, where larger-than-life sheep sang original compositions across the Kirklees countryside. The sculpture was created from salvaged materials and reclaimed wood by artists Dave Young and Jane Gaffikin.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Covero is a public art installation located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its contemporary design and contribution to the region's cultural landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.8148, -1.6729
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS28 5JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds West and Pudsey
- Nearest railway station
- New Pudsey — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.sunnybankmills.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13308398544 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Covero?
- Covero is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS28 5JG), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is Covero?
- Covero — a public art in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Covero?
- The nearest railway station is New Pudsey, about 1.2 km away. The nearest town is Calverley. Drivers can use postcode LS28 5JG.
- Is Covero a protected site?
- Yes — Covero is part of the Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Covero free to visit?
- Yes, Covero is free to enter.
- How do I get to Covero?
- The nearest railway station is New Pudsey, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS28 5JG.