Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
The woodpecker sculpture
In or near Hereford.
The woodpecker sculpture in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broomy Hill · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The woodpecker sculpture is a public sculpture in England West Midlands, United Kingdom. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Official information
The Bulmers Woodpecker is a 20-foot high steel sculpture located on Whitecross Road in Hereford, commissioned by Bulmers to celebrate their cider brand. Designed by sculptor Walenty Pytel, the sculpture has undergone restoration to maintain its iconic status as a local landmark.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The woodpecker sculpture is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. This distinctive piece adds a contemporary touch to the area's artistic landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0571, -2.7248
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Hereford
- Postcode
- HR4 0EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Broomy Hill — 1.1 km
- Official site
- galvanizers.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q47472347 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The woodpecker sculpture?
- The woodpecker sculpture is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR4 0EJ), in the parish of Hereford.
- What is The woodpecker sculpture?
- The woodpecker sculpture in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The woodpecker sculpture?
- The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR4 0EJ.
- Is The woodpecker sculpture a protected site?
- Yes — The woodpecker sculpture is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The woodpecker sculpture free to visit?
- Yes, The woodpecker sculpture is free to enter.
- How do I get to The woodpecker sculpture?
- The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR4 0EJ.