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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · South West England

Shaun

In or near Bristol.

Free admission

Shaun — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.

Sky swing, Funderworld - geograph.org.uk - 7150695

Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Clifton Down · 0.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Shaun, head to the postcode BS6 6SH. The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, located 0.8 km away. Entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Shaun is a public art located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2024

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Shaun is an Anglicized spelling of the Irish name Seán. Alternative spellings include Shawn, Sean, and Shawne. Along with spelling variants Shawn and Shaun, the name was among the top 1,000 names for American boys by 1950 and, with all spellings combined, was a top 10 name for American boys in 1971. The popularity of actor Sean Connery increased use of the name. The name Shaun was popularized in the late 1970s by singer Shaun Cassidy. It has since declined in use but, with all spellings combined, remained among the 300 most popular names for newborn American boys in 2022. Shaun is also in use as a name for girls, primarily in the United States and Canada. Notable persons with the given name include:

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.4715, -2.6151
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS6 6SH
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol Central
Nearest railway station
Clifton Down0.8 km
Official site
www.pmsa.org.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shaun?
Shaun is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS6 6SH), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is Shaun?
Shaun — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Shaun?
The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS6 6SH.
Is Shaun a protected site?
Yes — Shaun is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Shaun free to visit?
Yes, Shaun is free to enter.
How do I get to Shaun?
The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS6 6SH.