Public art & sculpture · North West England
The Bavarian Lion
In or near Hawkshead.
The Bavarian Lion — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Gerald England — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Bavarian Lion is a public art located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Bavarian Lion is a public art installation located in North-West England. This distinctive piece represents a cultural connection, showcasing artistic expression in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.3623, -2.9258
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Windermere and Bowness
- Postcode
- LA23 3HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 2.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/7392233409 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Bavarian Lion?
- The Bavarian Lion is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA23 3HE), in the parish of Windermere and Bowness.
- What is The Bavarian Lion?
- The Bavarian Lion — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Bavarian Lion?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA23 3HE.
- Is The Bavarian Lion free to visit?
- Yes, The Bavarian Lion is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Bavarian Lion?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA23 3HE.