Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Sun Guardian Bear
In or near Birmingham.
Sun Guardian Bear — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
A J Paxton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Perry Barr · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sun Guardian Bear 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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Official information
The Handsworth Park Arts Trail features a collection of innovative public art pieces created over three years, enhancing the natural beauty of Handsworth Park in Birmingham. Visitors can explore various sculptures and installations, many of which involve community participation and reflect local history and culture.
Place summary
The Sun Guardian Bear is a piece of public art located in the West Midlands. This sculpture serves as a notable example of contemporary art in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.5065, -1.9272
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B20 2BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Perry Barr
- Nearest railway station
- Perry Barr — 2 km
- Official site
- www.handsworthcreative.com
Sources
- osm: node/12526770045 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sun Guardian Bear?
- Sun Guardian Bear is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B20 2BY), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Sun Guardian Bear?
- Sun Guardian Bear — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sun Guardian Bear?
- The nearest railway station is Perry Barr, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode B20 2BY.
- Is Sun Guardian Bear free to visit?
- Yes, Sun Guardian Bear is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sun Guardian Bear?
- The nearest railway station is Perry Barr, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B20 2BY.