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Public art & sculpture · East of England

Pylons

In or near Belstead.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Pylons — a public art in East of England, United Kingdom.

Former St Clement's Parochial Hall, Ipswich - geograph.org.uk - 4667844

Jim Osley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Derby Road · 1.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Pylons is a public art located in East of England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Pylons are a notable public art installation located in the East of England. They serve as a distinctive representation of industrial heritage, merging functionality with artistic expression.

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

Coordinates
52.0550, 1.1648
County
Suffolk
District
Ipswich
Parish
Ipswich, unparished area
Postcode
IP4 2LB
Parliamentary constituency
Ipswich
Phone
+44 1473 296666
Nearest railway station
Derby Road — 1.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pylons?
Pylons is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP4 2LB), in the parish of Ipswich, unparished area.
What is Pylons?
Pylons — a public art in East of England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Pylons?
The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 1.3 km away. The nearest town is Belstead. Drivers can use postcode IP4 2LB.
Is Pylons a protected site?
Yes — Pylons is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
Is Pylons free to visit?
Yes, Pylons is free to enter.
How do I get to Pylons?
The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP4 2LB.