Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
The harnessing of the giant squids
In or near Catcliffe.
The harnessing of the giant squids — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sheffield · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The harnessing of the giant squids is a public art located in england-east-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 2021
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Official information
Kelham Island Museum showcases Sheffield's industrial history, featuring exhibits on craftsmanship and mass production from the Industrial Revolution. Visitors can explore various displays, including the River Don Engine and the Hawley Tool Collection, while experiencing life in a historical setting.
Place summary
The Harnessing of the Giant Squids is a public art installation located in the East Midlands. This distinctive piece reflects contemporary artistic expression, engaging with themes of nature and mythology.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.3892, -1.4688
- District
- Sheffield
- Parish
- Sheffield, unparished area
- Postcode
- S3 8SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sheffield Central
- Nearest railway station
- Sheffield — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Tue-Sat 10am-4pm | Sun 11am-4pm; closed Mondays including Bank Holidays
- Official site
- www.simt.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13752848150 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The harnessing of the giant squids?
- The harnessing of the giant squids is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S3 8SB), in the parish of Sheffield, unparished area.
- What is The harnessing of the giant squids?
- The harnessing of the giant squids — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The harnessing of the giant squids?
- The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode S3 8SB.
- Is The harnessing of the giant squids free to visit?
- Yes, The harnessing of the giant squids is free to enter.
- How do I get to The harnessing of the giant squids?
- The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S3 8SB.