Memorials & monuments · South West England
W E Henley's birthplace
In or near Gloucester.
W E Henley's birthplace — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
W E Henley's birthplace is a memorial 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
W E Henley's birthplace is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates the life of the influential poet and playwright, known for his work in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8652, -2.2454
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Gloucester, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL1 1PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/9525698865 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is W E Henley's birthplace?
- W E Henley's birthplace is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL1 1PD), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
- What is W E Henley's birthplace?
- W E Henley's birthplace — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to W E Henley's birthplace?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL1 1PD.
- Is W E Henley's birthplace a protected site?
- Yes — W E Henley's birthplace is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is W E Henley's birthplace free to visit?
- Yes, W E Henley's birthplace is free to enter.
- How do I get to W E Henley's birthplace?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL1 1PD.