Public art & sculpture · South East England
Abingdon Needle
In or near Culham.
Abingdon Needle — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Bill Boaden — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Radley · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Abingdon Needle is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2018
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
Abingdon County Hall Museum showcases the history of Abingdon, England's oldest continually inhabited town. Visitors can explore a range of exhibits from different historical periods, including Iron Age, Roman, and Saxon artefacts, as well as enjoy changing exhibitions throughout the year.
Place summary
Abingdon Needle is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its distinctive design and serves as a landmark in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6705, -1.2769
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Vale of White Horse
- Parish
- Abingdon on Thames
- Postcode
- OX14 3UJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Phone
- 01235 523703
- Nearest railway station
- Radley — 3 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Sunday 10am–4pm; closed 24 Dec–2 Jan
- Official site
- www.abingdon.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10805352175 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abingdon Needle?
- Abingdon Needle is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX14 3UJ), in the parish of Abingdon on Thames.
- What is Abingdon Needle?
- Abingdon Needle — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Abingdon Needle?
- The nearest railway station is Radley, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX14 3UJ.
- Is Abingdon Needle free to visit?
- Yes, Abingdon Needle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Abingdon Needle?
- The nearest railway station is Radley, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX14 3UJ.