Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
The Penny Farthing Seat
In or near Sawley.
The Penny Farthing Seat — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

David Lally — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Attenborough · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Penny Farthing Seat 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.
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Place summary
The Penny Farthing Seat is a public art installation located in the East Midlands. This distinctive piece features a design inspired by the penny-farthing bicycle, reflecting the region's historical connection to cycling.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.9035, -1.2524
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Broxtowe
- Parish
- Broxtowe, unparished area
- Postcode
- NG9 6EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broxtowe
- Nearest railway station
- Attenborough — 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/6696662361 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Penny Farthing Seat?
- The Penny Farthing Seat is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG9 6EG), in the parish of Broxtowe, unparished area.
- What is The Penny Farthing Seat?
- The Penny Farthing Seat — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Penny Farthing Seat?
- The nearest railway station is Attenborough, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG9 6EG.
- Is The Penny Farthing Seat free to visit?
- Yes, The Penny Farthing Seat is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Penny Farthing Seat?
- The nearest railway station is Attenborough, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG9 6EG.