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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · South West England

Girl On A Swing

In or near Bristol.

Free admission

Girl On A Swing — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.

Bikes in Bristol - geograph.org.uk - 4402469

Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
SS Great Britain · 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Girl On A Swing is a public art located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

The Stradling Collection features a vast array of 20th and 21st-century design and applied art, showcasing 2,000 pieces including ceramics, glass, and furniture. Visitors can explore dynamic exhibitions and participate in curator-led tours and educational workshops.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Girl on a Swing (German: Das Mädel auf der Schaukel) is a 1926 German silent film directed by Felix Basch and starring Ossi Oswalda, Harry Liedtke, and Lotte Lorring. The film's art direction was by Julius von Borsody.

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

Coordinates
51.4557, -2.6038
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS1 5LH
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol Central
Phone
+441173290566
Nearest railway station
SS Great Britain0.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Girl On A Swing?
Girl On A Swing is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 5LH), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is Girl On A Swing?
Girl On A Swing — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Girl On A Swing?
The nearest railway station is SS Great Britain, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 5LH.
Is Girl On A Swing a protected site?
Yes — Girl On A Swing is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Girl On A Swing free to visit?
Yes, Girl On A Swing is free to enter.
How do I get to Girl On A Swing?
The nearest railway station is SS Great Britain, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 5LH.