Public art & sculpture · South East England
The Alchemical Tree
In or near Oxford.
The Alchemical Tree — Public artwork (sculpture) by Simon Periton.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 0.9 km
- Free entry
About
The Alchemical Tree is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Simon Periton.". Coordinates: 51.7605°, -1.2633°.
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Official information
The Bate Collection of Historical Musical Instruments features a vast array of musical instruments from various periods and cultures. Visitors can explore the collection and learn about the history and significance of these instruments.
Place summary
The Alchemical Tree is located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Oxford, Oxfordshire, postcode OX2. This site is notable for its unique artistic representation and connection to themes of alchemy.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7605, -1.2633
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX2 6HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Open 2–5pm Mondays and Thursdays only.
Sources
- osm: n11128954039 (ODbL)
- commons: Alchemical_Tree,_Oxford_3.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Alchemical Tree?
- The Alchemical Tree is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX2 6HG), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is The Alchemical Tree?
- The Alchemical Tree — Public artwork (sculpture) by Simon Periton.
- How do I get to The Alchemical Tree?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX2 6HG.
- How do I get to The Alchemical Tree?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX2 6HG.