Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Mars
In or near Risley.
Mars — Public artwork (sculpture).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derby · 1.9 km
About
Mars is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture).". Coordinates: 52.9050°, -1.4412°.
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Place summary
Mars is located in the East Midlands, within the unparished area of Derby. It is known for its significance in various cultural and scientific contexts, although specific details are limited. The postcode for this area is DE24.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9050, -1.4412
- District
- Derby
- Parish
- Derby, unparished area
- Postcode
- DE24 8PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derby South
- Nearest railway station
- Derby — 1.9 km
Sources
- osm: n13755267104 (ODbL)
- commons: Mars, Alvaston Park - 23 April 2026.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mars?
- Mars is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE24 8PW), in the parish of Derby, unparished area.
- What is Mars?
- Mars — Public artwork (sculpture).
- How do I get to Mars?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE24 8PW.
- How do I get to Mars?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE24 8PW.