Heritage railway stations · South East England
The Martian Cylinder
In or near Chobham.
The Martian Cylinder — Public artwork by Michael Condron.
Glyn Baker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woking · 0.2 km
- Free entry
About
The Martian Cylinder is a place of interest in Surrey, London. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Woking parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Woking, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area GU21.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
Woking is a vibrant town in Surrey, known for its cultural events and community activities. Visitors can enjoy a variety of free family-friendly events throughout the year, alongside shopping and arts facilities in a pedestrian-friendly environment.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Martian Cylinder is located in Woking, Surrey, within the unparished area. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its significance within the Basingstoke Canal SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3204, -0.5568
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Woking
- Parish
- Woking, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU21 6HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Woking
- Nearest railway station
- Woking — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.celebratewoking.info
Sources
- osm: n939350672 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Martian Cylinder?
- The Martian Cylinder is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU21 6HR), in the parish of Woking, unparished area.
- What is The Martian Cylinder?
- The Martian Cylinder — Public artwork by Michael Condron.
- How do I get to The Martian Cylinder?
- The nearest railway station is Woking, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU21 6HR.
- Is The Martian Cylinder a protected site?
- Yes — The Martian Cylinder is part of the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Martian Cylinder free to visit?
- Yes, The Martian Cylinder is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Martian Cylinder?
- The nearest railway station is Woking, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU21 6HR.