Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
The Quantum Leap
In or near Fitz.
The Quantum Leap in Wales North, United Kingdom.
DS Pugh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Quantum Leap is a public sculpture in Wales North, United Kingdom, dating from 2009. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
Photo gallery
Official information
Theatre Severn is a prominent venue located in Shrewsbury, offering a variety of performances including musicals, drama, and live music. It features multiple auditoriums and provides facilities to ensure a comfortable experience for all visitors.
From the Wikipedia article
The Quantum Leap is a sculpture situated on the bank of the River Severn in a park in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It was created to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of evolutionist Charles Darwin, who was born in the town in 1809. The sculpture was unveiled on 8 October 2009 by Randal Keynes, a great-great-grandson of Darwin.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.7100, -2.7611
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Shrewsbury
- Postcode
- SY3 8JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shrewsbury
- Established
- 2009
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.theatresevern.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7758889 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Quantum Leap (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Quantum Leap?
- The Quantum Leap is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY3 8JL), in the parish of Shrewsbury.
- What is The Quantum Leap?
- The Quantum Leap in Wales North, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Quantum Leap?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY3 8JL.
- When was The Quantum Leap built?
- Built or established in 2009.
- Who owns The Quantum Leap?
- The Quantum Leap is owned by | preceded_by =.
- Is The Quantum Leap free to visit?
- Yes, The Quantum Leap is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Quantum Leap?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY3 8JL.