Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Gazing Ball
In or near Darton.
Gazing Ball — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Clayton West · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Gazing Ball in Wakefield, Yorkshire, the nearest railway station is Clayton West, which is 2.7 km away. The postcode for the location is WF4 4JU, and entry is free.
About
Gazing Ball is a public art located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
From the Wikipedia article
A yard globe (also known as a garden globe, gazing ball or chrome ball) is a mirrored sphere displayed as a lawn ornament, typically atop a conical ceramic or wrought iron stand. Sizes ranges from 25 mm (1 in) up to 10 m (33 ft) in diameter, with the most popular gazing ball being 300 mm (12 in). Gazing balls were originally made of glass, but may now be made of stainless steel, acrylic, ceramic, or stained glass. Unlike hanging friendship balls or witch balls that have a loop, gazing balls come in a variety, with some having a stem so they can securely sit in a stand, while others are more uniform in shape and can sit on grass. Larger sizes can be made but prove difficult to place on the stand due to the weight of the globe.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.6085, -1.5755
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- West Bretton
- Postcode
- WF4 4JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ossett and Denby Dale
- Nearest railway station
- Clayton West — 2.7 km
- Official site
- www.ysp.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12986638915 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Gazing Ball (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gazing Ball?
- Gazing Ball is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF4 4JU), in the parish of West Bretton.
- What is Gazing Ball?
- Gazing Ball — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gazing Ball?
- The nearest railway station is Clayton West, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF4 4JU.
- Is Gazing Ball free to visit?
- Yes, Gazing Ball is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gazing Ball?
- The nearest railway station is Clayton West, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF4 4JU.