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Public art & sculpture · East Midlands

Flying Geese

In or near Horsley.

Flying Geese — Public artwork (sculpture) by Paul Margetts.

McDonald's Restaurant - geograph.org.uk - 1211914

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Belper · 0.4 km

About

Flying Geese is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Paul Margetts.". Coordinates: 53.0209°, -1.4846°.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

Flying Geese is located in Belper, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands. This site is noted for its unique design and significance within the local area.

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

Coordinates
53.0209, -1.4846
County
Derbyshire
District
Amber Valley
Parish
Belper
Postcode
DE56 1UT
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Derbyshire
Nearest railway station
Belper0.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Flying Geese?
Flying Geese is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE56 1UT), in the parish of Belper.
What is Flying Geese?
Flying Geese — Public artwork (sculpture) by Paul Margetts.
How do I get to Flying Geese?
The nearest railway station is Belper, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE56 1UT.
How do I get to Flying Geese?
The nearest railway station is Belper, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE56 1UT.