Public art & sculpture · South Wales
Pierhead Clock
In or near Cardiff.
Pierhead Clock — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
John Lord — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Central · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pierhead Clock is a public art located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Pierhead Clock is a public art installation located in South Wales. It is notable for its distinctive design and serves as a landmark in the area. The clock is part of the Pierhead Building, a prominent feature of Cardiff Bay.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4779, -3.1778
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Castle
- Postcode
- CF10 1AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Central — 0.3 km
- Official site
- playatpins.com
Sources
- osm: node/11244374409 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pierhead Clock?
- Pierhead Clock is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF10 1AD), in the parish of Castle.
- What is Pierhead Clock?
- Pierhead Clock — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pierhead Clock?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Central, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF10 1AD.
- Is Pierhead Clock free to visit?
- Yes, Pierhead Clock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pierhead Clock?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Central, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF10 1AD.