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Public art & sculpture Β· North West England

Dark Matter Garden

In or near Daresbury.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Dark Matter Garden β€” a public art in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Daresbury Laboratories - geograph.org.uk - 36437

Roger May β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Runcorn East Β· 2.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Dark Matter Garden is a public art located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

Official information

The Dark Matter Garden was designed for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and explores the theme of dark matter and its effects on light. It features a unique design with corten steel rods and grasses, representing the bending of light around massive objects in the universe. The garden aims to engage visitors, especially school children, in scientific concepts through its interactive elements.

Place summary

Dark Matter Garden is a public art installation located in North Wales. It features a unique collection of artworks designed to engage with the surrounding landscape, creating an immersive experience. The garden exemplifies contemporary artistic practices in an outdoor setting.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.3441, -2.6417
District
Halton
Parish
Daresbury
Postcode
WA4 4AD
Parliamentary constituency
Runcorn and Helsby
Nearest railway station
Runcorn East β€” 2.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dark Matter Garden?
Dark Matter Garden is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode WA4 4AD), in the parish of Daresbury.
What is Dark Matter Garden?
Dark Matter Garden β€” a public art in wales-north, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Dark Matter Garden?
The nearest railway station is Runcorn East, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA4 4AD.
Is Dark Matter Garden free to visit?
Yes, Dark Matter Garden is free to enter.
How do I get to Dark Matter Garden?
The nearest railway station is Runcorn East, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA4 4AD.