Public art & sculpture · South West England
The Candle
In or near Gloucester.
The Candle — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Candle is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
Gloucester and Dorchester Prisons offer unique experiences in two former Georgian prisons, where visitors can engage in activities like ghost hunting and guided tours. The site is operated by Crackingday Ltd, focusing on providing fun and memorable events for all ages.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Candle is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its distinctive design and serves as a significant landmark in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8632, -2.2500
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Gloucester, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL1 2DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
- Phone
- 0330 111 8227
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.gloucester-prison.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/269597346 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Candle?
- The Candle is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL1 2DE), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
- What is The Candle?
- The Candle — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Candle?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL1 2DE.
- Is The Candle a protected site?
- Yes — The Candle is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Candle free to visit?
- Yes, The Candle is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Candle?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL1 2DE.