Public art & sculpture · South West England
Gathering
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
Gathering — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gathering 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
Gathering is an interactive sculpture created by Julian Wild, featuring 12 colorful metal forms that mimic natural structures found in the Forest of Dean. The artwork encourages physical engagement and includes reflective elements and tactile touch points for a sensory experience, particularly for visually impaired visitors.
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
Gathering is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. It features a distinctive design that reflects the area’s cultural landscape. The installation is part of a broader initiative to enhance public spaces through contemporary art.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8088, -2.5498
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- West Dean
- Postcode
- GL16 7EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend — 4.6 km
- Official site
- www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13306507232 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gathering?
- Gathering is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7EL), in the parish of West Dean.
- What is Gathering?
- Gathering — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gathering?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7EL.
- Is Gathering a protected site?
- Yes — Gathering is part of the Speech House Oaks SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Gathering free to visit?
- Yes, Gathering is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gathering?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7EL.