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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · North East England

Ridley Stranded Boat

In or near Blyth.

Free admission

Ridley Stranded Boat — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Perennial Favourites - geograph.org.uk - 6327506

DS Pugh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Newsham · 2.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ridley Stranded Boat is a public art located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2024

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

The Phoenix Theatre is a community venue located in Blyth, Northumberland, offering a variety of performances including music, theatre, and comedy. Visitors can enjoy a range of events throughout the year, with facilities such as a bar and accessible seating.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Northumbria Coast

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ridley Stranded Boat is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a decommissioned fishing vessel, repurposed as a striking visual piece. The installation reflects the region's maritime heritage and the intersection of art and environment.

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

Coordinates
55.1247, -1.4996
Parish
Blyth
Postcode
NE24 3AY
Parliamentary constituency
Blyth and Ashington
Phone
01670 367 228
Nearest railway station
Newsham2.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ridley Stranded Boat?
Ridley Stranded Boat is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE24 3AY), in the parish of Blyth.
What is Ridley Stranded Boat?
Ridley Stranded Boat — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ridley Stranded Boat?
The nearest railway station is Newsham, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE24 3AY.
Is Ridley Stranded Boat a protected site?
Yes — Ridley Stranded Boat is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumbria Coast Ramsar wetland.
Is Ridley Stranded Boat free to visit?
Yes, Ridley Stranded Boat is free to enter.
How do I get to Ridley Stranded Boat?
The nearest railway station is Newsham, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE24 3AY.