Public art & sculpture · South West England
Growth & Decay
In or near Mevagissey.
Growth & Decay — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell · 6.5 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the public art installation "Growth & Decay," head to the postcode PL26 6EN in Cornwall. The nearest railway station is St Austell, located 6.5 km away. Entry to the installation is free.
About
Growth & Decay is a public art located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Lost Gardens of Heligan is a historic garden estate featuring over 200 acres of beautifully restored gardens and landscapes. Visitors can explore the Victorian gardens, learn about wildlife conservation, and enjoy various outdoor activities throughout the estate.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Growth deals provide funds from the Government of the United Kingdom to local enterprise partnerships, for projects that benefit the local area and economy. They are promoted by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Cabinet Office, and Department for Transport. They are collaboratively funded by local government. Regional growth deals in Scotland are administered by the Scottish Government. Whereas in Wales, they are administered by Corporate Joint Committees.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
In 2020, a growth deal for North Wales was signed. They are also active in the Black Country. In March 2021, a £450 million Growth Deal for the Borderlands was signed; affecting border counties of Cumbria and Northumberland.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.2816, -4.8047
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Ewe
- Postcode
- PL26 6EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell — 6.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–6pm
- Official site
- www.heligan.com
Sources
- osm: node/2381389843 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Growth deal (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Growth & Decay?
- Growth & Decay is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 6EN), in the parish of St. Ewe.
- What is Growth & Decay?
- Growth & Decay — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Growth & Decay?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL26 6EN.
- Is Growth & Decay a protected site?
- Yes — Growth & Decay is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Growth & Decay free to visit?
- Yes, Growth & Decay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Growth & Decay?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 6EN.