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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · South West England

Riding a Wave

In or near Tamerton Foliot.

Free admission

Riding a Wave — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Methodist Central Hall - geograph.org.uk - 7395926

Paul Barnett — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Plymouth · 0.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Riding a Wave 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

Official information

The Box is Plymouth's award-winning museum, art gallery, and archive. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibitions and collections, including permanent galleries and special events throughout the year.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Bonfire (originally Cacumen) is a German hard rock/heavy metal band, founded by Hans Ziller in Ingolstadt, Upper Bavaria in 1972. In 1986, the band changed its name to Bonfire. Ziller remains a member and owns the rights of the name "Bonfire".

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Coordinates
50.3724, -4.1394
District
Plymouth
Parish
Plymouth, unparished area
Postcode
PL1 1DH
Parliamentary constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
Nearest railway station
Plymouth0.7 km
Opening
10am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday and selected Bank Holidays

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Riding a Wave?
Riding a Wave is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL1 1DH), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
What is Riding a Wave?
Riding a Wave — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Riding a Wave?
The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL1 1DH.
Is Riding a Wave a protected site?
Yes — Riding a Wave is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
Is Riding a Wave free to visit?
Yes, Riding a Wave is free to enter.
How do I get to Riding a Wave?
The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL1 1DH.