Public art & sculpture · South West England
The Galapagos Tortoise
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
The Galapagos Tortoise — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Galapagos Tortoise is a public art located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Galapagos Tortoise is a public art installation located in South-West England. It serves as a notable example of contemporary sculpture, drawing on themes of conservation and biodiversity.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.3656, -4.1431
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL1 2PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.plymouthdistillery.com
Sources
- osm: node/4874934539 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Galapagos Tortoise?
- The Galapagos Tortoise is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL1 2PU), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is The Galapagos Tortoise?
- The Galapagos Tortoise — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Galapagos Tortoise?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL1 2PU.
- Is The Galapagos Tortoise a protected site?
- Yes — The Galapagos Tortoise is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Galapagos Tortoise free to visit?
- Yes, The Galapagos Tortoise is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Galapagos Tortoise?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL1 2PU.