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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · North West England

The Wizard

In or near Alderley Edge.

Free admission

The Wizard — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

The Wizard's Well - geograph.org.uk - 2376907

John H Darch — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Alderley Edge · 1.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Wizard is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Alderley Edge SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Wizard, the wizard, or wizards may refer to: Wizard (fantasy), a fictional practitioner of magic Wizard (supernatural), a practitioner of magic

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
53.2991, -2.2193
Parish
Alderley Edge
Postcode
SK9 7BS
Parliamentary constituency
Tatton
Nearest railway station
Alderley Edge1.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Wizard?
The Wizard is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK9 7BS), in the parish of Alderley Edge.
What is The Wizard?
The Wizard — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Wizard?
The nearest railway station is Alderley Edge, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK9 7BS.
Is The Wizard a protected site?
Yes — The Wizard is part of the Alderley Edge SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is The Wizard free to visit?
Yes, The Wizard is free to enter.
How do I get to The Wizard?
The nearest railway station is Alderley Edge, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK9 7BS.