Public art & sculpture · North East England
The Hunslet
In or near Alston.
The Hunslet — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alston · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Hunslet is a public art located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Hunslet is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features distinctive contemporary design, contributing to the region's cultural landscape. The work reflects the area's artistic heritage and public engagement with art.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8150, -2.4419
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 0 km
Sources
- osm: node/9724443206 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Hunslet?
- The Hunslet is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3JB), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- What is The Hunslet?
- The Hunslet — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Hunslet?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3JB.
- Is The Hunslet a protected site?
- Yes — The Hunslet is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Hunslet free to visit?
- Yes, The Hunslet is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Hunslet?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3JB.