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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · South West England

John Groves & Sons

In or near Fortuneswell.

Free admission

John Groves & Sons — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Benchmark on Elite hairdressers, ^133 Chiswell - geograph.org.uk - 2783401

Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Weymouth · 6.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

John Groves & Sons is a public art located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2025

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

John Groves & Sons is a public art installation located in South-East England. The work reflects the craftsmanship and artistic legacy of the Groves family, notable for their contributions to the local art scene.

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

Coordinates
50.5602, -2.4474
District
Dorset
Parish
Portland
Postcode
DT5 1LT
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Weymouth6.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is John Groves & Sons?
John Groves & Sons is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1LT), in the parish of Portland.
What is John Groves & Sons?
John Groves & Sons — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to John Groves & Sons?
The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1LT.
Is John Groves & Sons a protected site?
Yes — John Groves & Sons is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is John Groves & Sons free to visit?
Yes, John Groves & Sons is free to enter.
How do I get to John Groves & Sons?
The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1LT.