National landscapes (AONB) · East of England
Dragon
In or near Scole.
Dragon — Public artwork (sculpture).
Geographer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Diss · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dragon is a place of interest in Suffolk, East of England. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Waveney Valley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Diss, about 2.3 km away. Postcode area IP21.
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Official information
The Scole Dragon is a carved oak sculpture located in a small picnic area by the River Waveney in Scole, Norfolk. It was commissioned to mark the Dragon ley-line and has become a local landmark and attraction.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dragon is located in the parish of Brome and Oakley, Suffolk, in the East of England. This area is designated as part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 52.3627, 1.1515
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Brome and Oakley
- Postcode
- IP21 4AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Diss — 2.3 km
- Official site
- www.waymarking.com
Sources
- osm: n4092053735 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dragon?
- Dragon is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP21 4AL), in the parish of Brome and Oakley.
- What is Dragon?
- Dragon — Public artwork (sculpture).
- How do I get to Dragon?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP21 4AL.
- Is Dragon a protected site?
- Yes — Dragon is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Dragon free to visit?
- Yes, Dragon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dragon?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP21 4AL.