National landscapes (AONB) · South East England
River of Light
In or near Old Basing.
River of Light — Public artwork (installation) by Laszlo Gregor.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Basingstoke · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
River of Light is a place of interest in Hampshire, South-East England. The site is within the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Basingstoke parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area RG21.
Photo gallery
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Official information
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
River of Light is located in Hampshire, within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This feature is situated in the unparished area of Basingstoke and Deane, postcode RG21.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2654, -1.0849
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Basingstoke and Deane, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG21 7BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Basingstoke
- Nearest railway station
- Basingstoke — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: n12802443883 (ODbL)
- commons: "River of Light" - geograph.org.uk - 553894.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River of Light?
- River of Light is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG21 7BB), in the parish of Basingstoke and Deane, unparished area.
- What is River of Light?
- River of Light — Public artwork (installation) by Laszlo Gregor.
- How do I get to River of Light?
- The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG21 7BB.
- Is River of Light a protected site?
- Yes — River of Light is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is River of Light free to visit?
- Yes, River of Light is free to enter.
- How do I get to River of Light?
- The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG21 7BB.