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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · South West England

The Swannery

In or near Bristol.

Free admission

The Swannery — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Activity centre located in shipping containers, in Russell Town - geograph.org.uk - 6874057

Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Lawrence Hill · 0.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Swannery is a public art located in england-south-west, 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 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Swannery is a public art installation located in South-West England. It is notable for its unique design and integration with the surrounding landscape. The site serves as a habitat for swans, providing an interesting blend of nature and art.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.4563, -2.5633
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS5 9NB
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol East
Nearest railway station
Lawrence Hill0.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Swannery?
The Swannery is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS5 9NB), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is The Swannery?
The Swannery — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Swannery?
The nearest railway station is Lawrence Hill, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS5 9NB.
Is The Swannery a protected site?
Yes — The Swannery is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is The Swannery free to visit?
Yes, The Swannery is free to enter.
How do I get to The Swannery?
The nearest railway station is Lawrence Hill, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS5 9NB.