National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
The Florence Lamp
In or near Cowley.
The Florence Lamp — Public artwork (installation).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Florence Lamp is a place of interest in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Cheltenham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area GL53.
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Official information
The Florence Lamp is a bronze plaque located in Cheltenham, commemorating the planting of 80 Queen Elizabeth roses in the park for the Queen's 80th birthday. Visitors can view this historical marker as part of the Cheltenham in Bloom initiative.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Florence Lamp is located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This distinctive lamp is a notable feature of the area, contributing to the local heritage and character.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8920, -2.0722
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cheltenham
- Parish
- Cheltenham, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL53 7AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cheltenham
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 2 km
Sources
- osm: n12046278846 (ODbL)
- commons: The_Florence_Lamp.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Florence Lamp?
- The Florence Lamp is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL53 7AN), in the parish of Cheltenham, unparished area.
- What is The Florence Lamp?
- The Florence Lamp — Public artwork (installation).
- How do I get to The Florence Lamp?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL53 7AN.
- Is The Florence Lamp a protected site?
- Yes — The Florence Lamp is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Florence Lamp free to visit?
- Yes, The Florence Lamp is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Florence Lamp?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL53 7AN.