Public art & sculpture · South East England
Giant Pencil
In or near Billington.
Giant Pencil — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leighton Buzzard · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Giant Pencil 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Giant Pencil is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. This striking piece serves as a notable landmark, contributing to the region's artistic landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.9142, -0.6631
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Leighton-Linslade
- Postcode
- LU7 1AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
- Nearest railway station
- Leighton Buzzard — 1 km
Sources
- osm: node/9934469370 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Giant Pencil?
- Giant Pencil is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LU7 1AD), in the parish of Leighton-Linslade.
- What is Giant Pencil?
- Giant Pencil — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Giant Pencil?
- The nearest railway station is Leighton Buzzard, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU7 1AD.
- Is Giant Pencil a protected site?
- Yes — Giant Pencil is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Giant Pencil free to visit?
- Yes, Giant Pencil is free to enter.
- How do I get to Giant Pencil?
- The nearest railway station is Leighton Buzzard, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU7 1AD.