Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
The Sleeping Giant
In or near Scholes.
The Sleeping Giant — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Graham Hogg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sheffield · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Sleeping Giant 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 Sleeping Giant is a public art installation located in the East Midlands. This distinctive piece of art is noted for its large-scale representation of a reclining figure, contributing to the region's artistic landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.3911, -1.5186
- District
- Sheffield
- Parish
- Sheffield, unparished area
- Postcode
- S6 5GE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sheffield Hallam
- Nearest railway station
- Sheffield — 4 km
Sources
- osm: node/13605856244 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Sleeping Giant?
- The Sleeping Giant is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S6 5GE), in the parish of Sheffield, unparished area.
- What is The Sleeping Giant?
- The Sleeping Giant — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Sleeping Giant?
- The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode S6 5GE.
- Is The Sleeping Giant free to visit?
- Yes, The Sleeping Giant is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Sleeping Giant?
- The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S6 5GE.