Public art & sculpture · South West England
The Bristol Whales
In or near Bristol.
The Bristol Whales — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sea Mills · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Bristol Whales is a public art located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Avon Gorge SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bristol Whales are a public art installation located in South Wales. This distinctive piece features large whale sculptures, showcasing creativity and environmental awareness in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4726, -2.6457
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS9 1NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol North West
- Nearest railway station
- Sea Mills — 0.8 km
- Official site
- spnaturereserve.com
Sources
- osm: node/7413790573 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Bristol Whales?
- The Bristol Whales is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS9 1NS), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is The Bristol Whales?
- The Bristol Whales — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Bristol Whales?
- The nearest railway station is Sea Mills, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS9 1NS.
- Is The Bristol Whales a protected site?
- Yes — The Bristol Whales is part of the Avon Gorge SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Bristol Whales free to visit?
- Yes, The Bristol Whales is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Bristol Whales?
- The nearest railway station is Sea Mills, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS9 1NS.