Public art & sculpture · London
The Banded Demoiselle
In or near Goffs Oak.
The Banded Demoiselle — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.

Malc McDonald — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Powdermill Cut · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Banded Demoiselle is a public art located in england-london, 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 Banded Demoiselle is located in the Lee Valley and offers a family-friendly experience with a rich history of gunpowder and technology. Visitors can explore 170 acres of woodland, featuring railways, tractors, and wildlife.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Turnford & Cheshunt Pits SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Lee Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Banded Demoiselle is a public art installation located in London. This piece is notable for its representation of the damselfly, reflecting the area's natural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6992, -0.0142
- County
- Essex
- District
- Epping Forest
- Parish
- Waltham Abbey
- Postcode
- EN8 9AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Epping Forest
- Nearest railway station
- Powdermill Cut — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.royalgunpowdermills.com
Sources
- osm: node/4374245706 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Banded Demoiselle?
- The Banded Demoiselle is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN8 9AN), in the parish of Waltham Abbey.
- What is The Banded Demoiselle?
- The Banded Demoiselle — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Banded Demoiselle?
- The nearest railway station is Powdermill Cut, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN8 9AN.
- Is The Banded Demoiselle a protected site?
- Yes — The Banded Demoiselle is part of the Turnford & Cheshunt Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lee Valley Ramsar wetland.
- Is The Banded Demoiselle free to visit?
- Yes, The Banded Demoiselle is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Banded Demoiselle?
- The nearest railway station is Powdermill Cut, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN8 9AN.