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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · South West England

Friendship Circle

In or near Cowley.

Free admission

Friendship Circle — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

River Chelt flood alleviation works - geograph.org.uk - 2835424

Terry Jacombs — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Cheltenham Spa · 2.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Friendship Circle is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

The Friendship Circle features a bronze plaque commemorating the planting of 80 Queen Elizabeth roses in honor of the Queen's 80th birthday. Visitors can appreciate the beauty of the park and the significance of this tribute.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Friendship circle may refer to: Friendship Circle (organization), a children's charity run by the Chabad Hasidic movement Friendship Circle (sculpture), a collaborative art installation in Portland, Oregon in the U.S. Friendship circles, a type of cookie sold by the Girl Scouts of the USA

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.8968, -2.0715
County
Gloucestershire
District
Cheltenham
Parish
Cheltenham, unparished area
Postcode
GL53 7HF
Parliamentary constituency
Cheltenham
Nearest railway station
Cheltenham Spa2 km
Official site
openplaques.org

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Friendship Circle?
Friendship Circle is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL53 7HF), in the parish of Cheltenham, unparished area.
What is Friendship Circle?
Friendship Circle — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Friendship Circle?
The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL53 7HF.
Is Friendship Circle a protected site?
Yes — Friendship Circle is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
Is Friendship Circle free to visit?
Yes, Friendship Circle is free to enter.
How do I get to Friendship Circle?
The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL53 7HF.