National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Grove of Silence
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
Grove of Silence — Public artwork by Ian Hamilton Finlay.
John Winder — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Grove of Silence is a place of interest in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 5.6 km away. Postcode area GL16.
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Official information
The Grove of Silence is a collaborative art installation by Ian Hamilton Finlay, located along the Sculpture Trail. It features concrete plaques inscribed with the word 'silence' in various languages, inviting visitors to reflect on the tranquility of the woodland surroundings.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Grove of Silence is located in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Wye Valley, known for its tranquil environment and natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8190, -2.5534
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Cinderford
- Postcode
- GL16 7EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 5.6 km
- Official site
- www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n909487208 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grove of Silence?
- Grove of Silence is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7EJ), in the parish of Cinderford.
- What is Grove of Silence?
- Grove of Silence — Public artwork by Ian Hamilton Finlay.
- How do I get to Grove of Silence?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7EJ.
- Is Grove of Silence a protected site?
- Yes — Grove of Silence is part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Grove of Silence free to visit?
- Yes, Grove of Silence is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grove of Silence?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7EJ.