National landscapes (AONB) · South East England
The Surrey Scholar
In or near Wonersh.
The Surrey Scholar — Public artwork (statue) by Allan Sly.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Guildford · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Surrey Scholar is a place of interest in Surrey, London. The site is within the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Guildford parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Guildford, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area GU1.
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Official information
The Surrey Scholar is a large sculpture located in Guildford, commissioned by the University of Surrey to commemorate the millennium. Designed by Allan Sly, the sculpture features a dynamic, larger-than-life figure that engages viewers with its form and balance, set against the challenges of the site's steep gradient and environmental factors.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Surrey Scholar is located in Guildford, Surrey, within the London region. This site is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Surrey Hills.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2352, -0.5747
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Guildford, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU1 3EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Guildford
- Nearest railway station
- Guildford — 0.5 km
- Official site
- ualresearchonline.arts.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: n440861522 (ODbL)
- commons: The_Surrey_Scholar,_Guildford.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Surrey Scholar?
- The Surrey Scholar is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU1 3EB), in the parish of Guildford, unparished area.
- What is The Surrey Scholar?
- The Surrey Scholar — Public artwork (statue) by Allan Sly.
- How do I get to The Surrey Scholar?
- The nearest railway station is Guildford, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU1 3EB.
- Is The Surrey Scholar a protected site?
- Yes — The Surrey Scholar is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Surrey Scholar free to visit?
- Yes, The Surrey Scholar is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Surrey Scholar?
- The nearest railway station is Guildford, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU1 3EB.