National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
In Transit
In or near Cainscross.
In Transit — Public artwork (sculpture) by Sam Freeman.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
In Transit is a place of interest in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Stroud parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area GL5.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2026
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Official information
Capels Mill Sculpture is a public artwork located in Stroud's waterside park, created by artist Sam Freeman from recycled materials. The sculpture reflects the interplay of various travel lines including canal, river, railway, road, and footpath, inviting visitors to engage with its artistic concept.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
In Transit is located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands. This site is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Cotswolds, known for its picturesque landscapes and rural charm.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7407, -2.2129
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Stroud
- Postcode
- GL5 2AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 0.6 km
- Official site
- cotswoldcanals.org
Sources
- osm: n10080622337 (ODbL)
- commons: In Transit by Sam Freeman, Stroud.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Museums · 0.4 km
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Historic pubs · 0.5 km
Cotswold Playhouse
Open-air theatres · 0.5 km
Stroud Subscription Rooms
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Stroud railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.6 km
The Stroud Hotel
Hotels · 0.6 km
Classic Stroud
Theatres · 0.6 km
George Holloway statue
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The Painswick Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The New Inn Public House
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9, John Street
9, John Street in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is In Transit?
- In Transit is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL5 2AP), in the parish of Stroud.
- What is In Transit?
- In Transit — Public artwork (sculpture) by Sam Freeman.
- How do I get to In Transit?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL5 2AP.
- Is In Transit a protected site?
- Yes — In Transit is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is In Transit free to visit?
- Yes, In Transit is free to enter.
- How do I get to In Transit?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL5 2AP.