Public art & sculpture · South East England
A Family Outing
In or near Ardingly.
A Family Outing in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Beech Hurst Miniature Railway Station · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
A Family Outing is a public sculpture in England South East, United Kingdom, dating from 1985. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
A Family Outing is a public art installation located in South-East England, established in 1985. This artwork is notable for its representation of familial themes and community engagement.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9968, -0.1030
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Mid Sussex
- Parish
- Haywards Heath
- Postcode
- RH16 4ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Sussex
- Established
- 1985
- Nearest railway station
- Beech Hurst Miniature Railway Station — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q130604051 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is A Family Outing?
- A Family Outing is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH16 4ND), in the parish of Haywards Heath.
- What is A Family Outing?
- A Family Outing in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to A Family Outing?
- The nearest railway station is Beech Hurst Miniature Railway Station, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH16 4ND.
- When was A Family Outing built?
- Built or established in 1985.
- Is A Family Outing a protected site?
- Yes — A Family Outing is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is A Family Outing free to visit?
- Yes, A Family Outing is free to enter.
- How do I get to A Family Outing?
- The nearest railway station is Beech Hurst Miniature Railway Station, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH16 4ND.