Public art & sculpture · South West England
The Giant's Head
In or near Mevagissey.
The Giant's Head — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Jay Pea — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell · 6.3 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Giant's Head 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.
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Official information
The Lost Gardens of Heligan is a historic estate featuring over 200 acres of gardens that showcase a variety of plant species and wildlife. Visitors can explore the beautifully restored Victorian gardens and learn about the estate's history and conservation efforts.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Giant's Head is a public art installation located in South-West England. This distinctive piece is notable for its large scale and imaginative design, contributing to the region's cultural landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.2853, -4.8130
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Ewe
- Postcode
- PL26 6EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell — 6.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–6pm
- Official site
- www.heligan.com
Sources
- osm: node/1844641284 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Giant's Head?
- The Giant's Head is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 6EN), in the parish of St. Ewe.
- What is The Giant's Head?
- The Giant's Head — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Giant's Head?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL26 6EN.
- Is The Giant's Head a protected site?
- Yes — The Giant's Head is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Giant's Head free to visit?
- Yes, The Giant's Head is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Giant's Head?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 6EN.