Heritage railway stations · South West England
Hollow
In or near Bristol.
Hollow — Public artwork (sculpture) by John Huggins.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Clifton Down · 1.1 km
- Free entry
About
Hollow is a place of interest in South Wales. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bristol Central parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area BS8.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Official information
Hollow is a permanent public artwork located in Royal Fort Gardens, Bristol, created by artist Katie Paterson and architects Zeller & Moye. It features a miniature forest containing over 10,000 unique tree species from around the world, showcasing the relationship between trees and the environment throughout history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hollow is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) located in the Severn Estuary, South Wales. It falls within the unparished area of Bristol, City of, postcode BS8. The site is noted for its ecological significance and diverse habitats.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4575, -2.6009
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS8 1TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Nearest railway station
- Clifton Down — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Royal Fort Gardens are open every day of the year; Hollow is open during daylight hours.
- Official site
- www.hollow.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n1192444817 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hollow?
- Hollow is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS8 1TW), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Hollow?
- Hollow — Public artwork (sculpture) by John Huggins.
- How do I get to Hollow?
- The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS8 1TW.
- Is Hollow a protected site?
- Yes — Hollow is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Hollow free to visit?
- Yes, Hollow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hollow?
- The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS8 1TW.