Public art & sculpture · South West England
Nelson
In or near Polperro.
Nelson — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Kurseong Carl — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Looe · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Nelson is a public art located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Nelson is a public art installation located in South-West England. It features a prominent depiction of Admiral Lord Nelson, commemorating his naval achievements. The artwork is part of the region's cultural heritage and contributes to the local landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.3515, -4.4540
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Looe
- Postcode
- PL13 2DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Looe — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/5486684072 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nelson?
- Nelson is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL13 2DT), in the parish of Looe.
- What is Nelson?
- Nelson — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nelson?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL13 2DT.
- Is Nelson a protected site?
- Yes — Nelson is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Nelson free to visit?
- Yes, Nelson is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nelson?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL13 2DT.