Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Darwingate
In or near Fitz.
Darwingate in Wales North, United Kingdom.
Bob Harvey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Darwingate is a public sculpture in Wales North, United Kingdom. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Official information
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Place summary
Darwingate is a public art installation located in North Wales. It features a series of artistic expressions that reflect the region's cultural heritage and contemporary themes. The installation contributes to the area's artistic landscape and is part of the broader public art movement in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7080, -2.7550
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Shrewsbury
- Postcode
- SY1 1HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shrewsbury
- Phone
- 01743 264521
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 4pm; closed Sunday and Monday
- Official site
- www.shrewsburymarkethall.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q102701469 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Darwingate?
- Darwingate is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY1 1HQ), in the parish of Shrewsbury.
- What is Darwingate?
- Darwingate in Wales North, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Darwingate?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY1 1HQ.
- Is Darwingate free to visit?
- Yes, Darwingate is free to enter.
- How do I get to Darwingate?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY1 1HQ.