Public art & sculpture · South West England
Minerva the Owl
In or near Bathford.
Minerva the Owl — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Maurice Pullin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oldfield Park · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Minerva the Owl is a public art located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Primrose Hill Wood is a community woodland located on the northern slopes of Bath, offering visitors a serene environment for walking, picnics, and spiritual reflection. The area features various trails, scenic benches, and is dog-friendly, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Minerva the Owl is a public art installation located in South-East England. This artwork is notable for its representation of the owl, often associated with wisdom, and contributes to the cultural landscape of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3996, -2.3765
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA1 5RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Nearest railway station
- Oldfield Park — 2.3 km
- Official site
- primrosehillwoodland.com
Sources
- osm: node/8693087238 (ODbL)
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Beckford's Tower
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Beckford's Tower and Museum
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Royal School
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All Saints' Church, Weston, Bath
Historic churches · 0.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Minerva the Owl?
- Minerva the Owl is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA1 5RT), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Minerva the Owl?
- Minerva the Owl — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Minerva the Owl?
- The nearest railway station is Oldfield Park, about 2.3 km away. The nearest town is Bathford. Drivers can use postcode BA1 5RT.
- Is Minerva the Owl a protected site?
- Yes — Minerva the Owl is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Minerva the Owl free to visit?
- Yes, Minerva the Owl is free to enter.
- How do I get to Minerva the Owl?
- The nearest railway station is Oldfield Park, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA1 5RT.