Memorials & monuments · South West England
Whish Fountain
In or near Cowley.
Whish Fountain — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Terry Jacombs — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Whish Fountain 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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Official information
The Whish Fountain features a bronze plaque commemorating the planting of 80 Queen Elizabeth roses in a park for the Queen's 80th birthday. It is part of the Cheltenham in Bloom initiative.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whish Fountain is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It serves as a notable landmark in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8935, -2.0685
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cheltenham
- Parish
- Cheltenham, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL53 7PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cheltenham
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 2.2 km
- Official site
- openplaques.org
Sources
- osm: node/7844376201 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whish Fountain?
- Whish Fountain is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL53 7PU), in the parish of Cheltenham, unparished area.
- What is Whish Fountain?
- Whish Fountain — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whish Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL53 7PU.
- Is Whish Fountain a protected site?
- Yes — Whish Fountain is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Whish Fountain free to visit?
- Yes, Whish Fountain is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whish Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL53 7PU.