Public art & sculpture · North West England
Slab
In or near Holcombe.
Slab in England North West, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kearsley · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Slab is a public sculpture in England North West, United Kingdom, dating from 1999. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Place summary
Slab is a public art installation located in North-West England, established in 1999. It is noted for its modern design and integration into the urban landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5508, -2.3397
- District
- Bury
- Parish
- Bury, unparished area
- Postcode
- M26 1DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury South
- Established
- 1999
- Nearest railway station
- Kearsley — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q123048224 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Slab?
- Slab is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M26 1DD), in the parish of Bury, unparished area.
- What is Slab?
- Slab in England North West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Slab?
- The nearest railway station is Kearsley, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode M26 1DD.
- When was Slab built?
- Built or established in 1999.
- Is Slab free to visit?
- Yes, Slab is free to enter.
- How do I get to Slab?
- The nearest railway station is Kearsley, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M26 1DD.