National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Spirit of Aviation
In or near Gloucester.
Spirit of Aviation — Public artwork (statue) by Simon Stringer.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Spirit of Aviation is a place of interest in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Gloucester parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area GL1.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Spirit of Aviation is located in Gloucestershire within the West Midlands. This site is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Cotswolds, highlighting its significance in the region's landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8660, -2.2449
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Gloucester, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL1 2AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: n9973620242 (ODbL)
- commons: Northgate_Street,_Gloucester_-_statue_-_Spirit_of_Aviation_(14690362157).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spirit of Aviation?
- Spirit of Aviation is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL1 2AN), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
- What is Spirit of Aviation?
- Spirit of Aviation — Public artwork (statue) by Simon Stringer.
- How do I get to Spirit of Aviation?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL1 2AN.
- Is Spirit of Aviation a protected site?
- Yes — Spirit of Aviation is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Spirit of Aviation free to visit?
- Yes, Spirit of Aviation is free to enter.
- How do I get to Spirit of Aviation?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL1 2AN.