National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
House
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
House — Public artwork (sculpture) by Miles Davies.
Chris Gorringe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
House 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 Parkend, about 4.9 km away. Postcode area GL16.
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Official information
House is a sculpture created by Miles Davies, designed to blend into its forest surroundings. The tall, elongated structure reflects the area's history of iron-ore mining and offers a unique visual experience that changes with the seasons and light.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
House, located in West Dean, Gloucestershire, is situated within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This designation highlights the area's significant natural landscape, characterised by its scenic beauty and biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8122, -2.5531
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- West Dean
- Postcode
- GL16 7EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend — 4.9 km
- Official site
- www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n702767521 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is House?
- House is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7EL), in the parish of West Dean.
- What is House?
- House — Public artwork (sculpture) by Miles Davies.
- How do I get to House?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7EL.
- Is House a protected site?
- Yes — House is part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is House free to visit?
- Yes, House is free to enter.
- How do I get to House?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7EL.