Public art & sculpture · South West England
Robert Raikes Statue
In or near Gloucester.
Robert Raikes Statue — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Robert Raikes Statue is a public art located in england-west-midlands, 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: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Robert Raikes Statue is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. It commemorates Robert Raikes, known for founding the Sunday School movement. The statue serves as a historical marker rather than purely decorative art.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8605, -2.2436
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Gloucester, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL1 1LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/1034644925 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Robert Raikes Statue?
- Robert Raikes Statue is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL1 1LP), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
- What is Robert Raikes Statue?
- Robert Raikes Statue — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Robert Raikes Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL1 1LP.
- Is Robert Raikes Statue a protected site?
- Yes — Robert Raikes Statue is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Robert Raikes Statue free to visit?
- Yes, Robert Raikes Statue is free to enter.
- How do I get to Robert Raikes Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL1 1LP.