Military museums · South West England
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail — a military museum in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend · 4.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is a military museum located in england west midlands. A British military museum preserving artefacts, vehicles, weapons and personal effects from one or more conflicts. Most charge admission and offer interactive exhibits.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Speech House Oaks SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is located in the West Midlands. This outdoor trail features a collection of contemporary sculptures set within the natural landscape of the Forest of Dean. It offers visitors a unique blend of art and nature, with various installations created by different artists. The trail is suitable for walking and is designed to enhance the experience of the surrounding environment.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8065, -2.5525
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- West Dean
- Postcode
- GL16 7EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5469166 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail?
- Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7EL), in the parish of West Dean.
- What is Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail?
- Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail — a military museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7EL.
- Is Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail a protected site?
- Yes — Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is part of the Speech House Oaks SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7EL.