Public art & sculpture · South West England
Hand of the River God
In or near Bristol.
Hand of the River God — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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 · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Hand of the River God 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
360° viewimagery from 2023
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Official information
Grain Barge is a unique venue offering panoramic views of the harbour along with fresh seasonal dishes and local drinks. Visitors can explore music and art exhibits below deck or hire the space for private events on the river.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Hand of the River God is a public art installation located in South Wales. It serves as a notable representation of the region's artistic landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4483, -2.6129
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS8 4RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Phone
- +44 117 9299347
- Nearest railway station
- SS Great Britain — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Open till 11:00PM today
- Official site
- grainbarge.com
Sources
- osm: node/1852155598 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hand of the River God?
- Hand of the River God is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS8 4RU), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Hand of the River God?
- Hand of the River God — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hand of the River God?
- The nearest railway station is SS Great Britain, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS8 4RU.
- Is Hand of the River God a protected site?
- Yes — Hand of the River God is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Hand of the River God free to visit?
- Yes, Hand of the River God is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hand of the River God?
- The nearest railway station is SS Great Britain, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS8 4RU.