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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · South East England

Hand of Gaia

In or near Oxford.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Hand of Gaia — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Oxford gasworks railway bridge, River Thames - geograph.org.uk - 530165

Dr Neil Clifton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Oxford · 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Hand of Gaia 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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Official information

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Place summary

Hand of Gaia is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. This distinctive piece serves as a symbol of environmental awareness and sustainability. The artwork invites reflection on humanity's relationship with nature.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.7458, -1.2648
County
Oxfordshire
District
Oxford
Parish
Oxford, unparished area
Postcode
OX1 1TU
Parliamentary constituency
Oxford East
Phone
03301098777
Nearest railway station
Oxford0.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hand of Gaia?
Hand of Gaia is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 1TU), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
What is Hand of Gaia?
Hand of Gaia — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Hand of Gaia?
The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX1 1TU.
Is Hand of Gaia free to visit?
Yes, Hand of Gaia is free to enter.
How do I get to Hand of Gaia?
The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 1TU.