Memorials & monuments · South West England
The Atlas Bell
In or near Gloucester.
The Atlas Bell — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Atlas Bell is a memorial 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 Atlas Bell is part of the former Georgian prisons HMP Gloucester and HMP Dorchester, offering unique experiences such as guided tours and paranormal investigations. Visitors can engage in various activities, including ghost hunts and themed events, in a historically rich environment.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Atlas Bell is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates significant historical events and figures, serving as a reminder of the region's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8641, -2.2517
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Gloucester, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL1 2FB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
- Phone
- 0330 111 8227
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.gloucester-prison.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12170579162 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Atlas Bell?
- The Atlas Bell is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL1 2FB), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
- What is The Atlas Bell?
- The Atlas Bell — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Atlas Bell?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL1 2FB.
- Is The Atlas Bell a protected site?
- Yes — The Atlas Bell is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Atlas Bell free to visit?
- Yes, The Atlas Bell is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Atlas Bell?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL1 2FB.