The Quantum Leap, Shrewsbury

Name: The Quantum Leap
Address: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

#15 among attractions in Shrewsbury

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The Quantum Leap is a sculpture situated next to the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It was created to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of evolutionist Charles Darwin, who was born in the town in 1809. The sculpture was unveiled on 8 October 2009 by Randal Keynes, a great-great-grandson of Darwin. ()

Completed: 2009 (15 years ago)Coordinates: 52°42'36"N, 2°45'25"W

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Shrewsbury United Kingdom

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The Quantum Leap – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, New Riverside, The Quarry Park.

~1350 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury
7 min walk • The Darwin Shopping Centre is the largest of the two main shopping centres in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, comprising approximately 17 per cent of the town centre's retail offer by leasable area.
~1140 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Shrewsbury
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic town of Shrewsbury, the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery is a cultural gem that beckons visitors with its rich collection and engaging exhibitions. Located in Shropshire, England, this museum offers a deep dive into the local...
~570 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
New Riverside, Shrewsbury
3 min walk • New Riverside is a £150m shopping centre redevelopment project in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, which is planned to link the town's Pride Hill and Darwin centres and comprehensively redevelop the Riverside centre site.
~1520 ftSW
Body of water, Garden, Park
The Quarry Park, Shrewsbury
8 min walk • The Quarry is the main recreational park in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, England. The park was created in 1719 and encompasses 29 acres.
~1010 ftSE
11th-century castle and military museum
Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury
5 min walk • Shrewsbury Castle is a red sandstone castle in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It stands on a hill in the neck of the meander of the River Severn on which the town originally developed.
~1060 ftSW
Charles Darwin, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury
6 min walk • St Chad's Church occupies a prominent position in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire. The current church building was built in 1792, and with its distinctive round shape and high tower it is a well-known landmark in the town.
~1790 ftS
Spireless Roman Catholic cathedral
Shrewsbury Cathedral, Shrewsbury
9 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Our Lady Help of Christians and Saint Peter of Alcantara, commonly known as Shrewsbury Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Shrewsbury, England.
1.5 miNE
52°43'25"N • 2°43'40"W
Shrewsbury Driving Range, Shrewsbury
40 min walk • Golf
0.4 miSE
Bridge, View point
English Bridge, Shrewsbury
12 min walk • The English Bridge is a masonry arch viaduct, crossing the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The present bridge is a 1926 rebuilding and widening of John Gwynn's design, completed in 1774.
~1290 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic architecture
St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury
7 min walk • St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in St Mary's Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, the Trust designated St Mary's as its first Conservation Church in 2015.
~1600 ftW
Bridge
Porthill Bridge, Shrewsbury
8 min walk • Porthill Bridge, also often referred to as Port Hill Footbridge, is a suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It connects Porthill with the Quarry and the town centre.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Quantum Leap?

Nearby attractions include Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury (2 min walk), University Centre Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury (3 min walk), Shrewsbury Sixth Form College, Shrewsbury (5 min walk), Shropshire, Shrewsbury (5 min walk).

How to get to The Quantum Leap by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Quantum Leap:

Bus

Shrewsbury Bus Station (5 min walk)
S • Lines: 409 (6 min walk)

Train

Shrewsbury (9 min walk)