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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Virgin Mother

In or near Darton.

Free admission

The Virgin Mother — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park, 'The Virgin Mother' by Damien Hurst 2005-2006 - geograph.org.uk - 8113852

Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Darton · 3.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Virgin Mother is a public art located in england-yorkshire, 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 2022

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

The Virgin Mother is a public art installation located in Yorkshire. This work is notable for its contemporary interpretation of maternal themes, contributing to the region's cultural landscape.

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

Coordinates
53.6089, -1.5624
District
Barnsley
Parish
High Hoyland
Postcode
WF4 4LG
Parliamentary constituency
Penistone and Stocksbridge
Nearest railway station
Darton3.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Virgin Mother?
The Virgin Mother is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF4 4LG), in the parish of High Hoyland.
What is The Virgin Mother?
The Virgin Mother — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Virgin Mother?
The nearest railway station is Darton, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF4 4LG.
Is The Virgin Mother free to visit?
Yes, The Virgin Mother is free to enter.
How do I get to The Virgin Mother?
The nearest railway station is Darton, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF4 4LG.