Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Worsbrough Wishing Tree
In or near Gilroyd.
The Worsbrough Wishing Tree — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
John Orchard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Worsbrough Wishing Tree 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.
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Official information
Worsbrough Mill is a historic watermill located within a 240-acre nature reserve, offering visitors a chance to explore wildlife and natural habitats. The site features a mill, a shop, and a tea room, along with various outdoor activities in the surrounding country park.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Worsbrough Wishing Tree is a public art installation located in Yorkshire. It serves as a unique landmark within the area, reflecting local artistic expression. The installation invites visitors to engage with its themes and symbolism.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.5263, -1.4739
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Barnsley, unparished area
- Postcode
- S70 5NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barnsley South
- Phone
- 01226 774527
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange — 3.1 km
- Opening
- Country Park open daily; Mill and Shop Thursday - Sunday 10am - 3pm; closed 6-17 July
- Official site
- www.worsbrough-mill.com
Sources
- osm: node/10997343033 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Worsbrough Wishing Tree?
- The Worsbrough Wishing Tree is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S70 5NL), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.
- What is The Worsbrough Wishing Tree?
- The Worsbrough Wishing Tree — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Worsbrough Wishing Tree?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode S70 5NL.
- Is The Worsbrough Wishing Tree a protected site?
- Yes — The Worsbrough Wishing Tree is part of the Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Worsbrough Wishing Tree free to visit?
- Yes, The Worsbrough Wishing Tree is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Worsbrough Wishing Tree?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S70 5NL.