Public art & sculpture · North East England
Thornbird Railings
In or near Newcastle upon Tyne.
Thornbird Railings — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Stephen Richards — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newcastle · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thornbird Railings is a public art located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Thornbird Railings is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. This distinctive piece combines artistic design with functional railings, contributing to the local landscape. Its unique aesthetic reflects the region's cultural identity.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9642, -1.6119
- District
- Gateshead
- Parish
- Gateshead, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE8 2FF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gateshead Central and Whickham
- Nearest railway station
- Newcastle — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.gateshead.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13297108406 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornbird Railings?
- Thornbird Railings is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE8 2FF), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.
- What is Thornbird Railings?
- Thornbird Railings — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thornbird Railings?
- The nearest railway station is Newcastle, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE8 2FF.
- Is Thornbird Railings free to visit?
- Yes, Thornbird Railings is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thornbird Railings?
- The nearest railway station is Newcastle, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE8 2FF.