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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · East Midlands

The Penny Farthing Seat

In or near Sawley.

Free admission

The Penny Farthing Seat — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Injunction Order notice - geograph.org.uk - 4832810

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.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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
Attenborough1.5 km

Sources

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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.