Public art & sculpture · North West England
The Wood for the Trees
In or near Hawkshead.
The Wood for the Trees — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Peter S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Wood for the Trees is a public art located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Wood for the Trees is a natural attraction offering visitors the chance to explore the beauty of the forest. It features various trails and activities that allow guests to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy outdoor adventures.
Place summary
The Wood for the Trees is a public art installation located in North-West England. It features an arrangement of trees that serve both artistic and ecological purposes, contributing to the landscape and environment.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.3405, -3.0234
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Satterthwaite
- Postcode
- LA22 0QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- +44 845 643 1732
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside — 8.3 km
- Official site
- goape.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3107354138 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Wood for the Trees?
- The Wood for the Trees is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 0QJ), in the parish of Satterthwaite.
- What is The Wood for the Trees?
- The Wood for the Trees — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Wood for the Trees?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA22 0QJ.
- Is The Wood for the Trees free to visit?
- Yes, The Wood for the Trees is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Wood for the Trees?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 0QJ. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.