Public art & sculpture · South East England
18 Holes
In or near Sandgate.
18 Holes — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Sebastian Ballard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
18 Holes 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.
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Official information
The site features artworks by Bill Woodrow, focusing on themes of climate change and human impact on the environment. His sculptures often incorporate industrial materials to convey narratives about humanity and nature.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
18 Holes is a public art installation located in South-East England. It features a series of artworks that engage with the theme of golf, reflecting the sport's cultural significance. The installation invites contemplation on both art and leisure activities in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0749, 1.1729
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT20 2DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.creativefolkestone.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9196976478 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is 18 Holes?
- 18 Holes is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 2DZ), in the parish of Folkestone.
- What is 18 Holes?
- 18 Holes — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to 18 Holes?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT20 2DZ.
- Is 18 Holes a protected site?
- Yes — 18 Holes is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is 18 Holes free to visit?
- Yes, 18 Holes is free to enter.
- How do I get to 18 Holes?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 2DZ.