Public art & sculpture · London
Aeolian Tower
In or near Covent Garden.
Aeolian Tower in England London, United Kingdom.
Patrick Mackie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Temple · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Aeolian Tower, the nearest railway station is Temple, located 0.4 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is SE1 8XZ.
About
Aeolian Tower is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom. 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.
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Official information
The Hayward Gallery is a prominent contemporary art gallery known for its brutalist architecture. It hosts a variety of exhibitions featuring both established and emerging artists, showcasing diverse artistic expressions. Visitors can explore a range of art installations and participate in guided tours.
From the Wikipedia article
The Aeolian Tower was an art installation on the South Bank of the River Thames in London, consisting of a 15-metre (49 ft) steel tower covered in 1200 wind-powered LEDs. The tower was in place beside the Waterloo Bridge for three days, from November 14–16, 2008. The intent in creating the Aeolian Tower was to prove in a demonstrable and clearly visible to the public fashion how green energy could be used for different purposes such as artistic and design elements.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5072, -0.1155
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 8XZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Nearest railway station
- Temple — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 6pm; Saturday, 10am – 8pm; Sunday, 10am – 6pm
- Official site
- www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4687857 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aeolian Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aeolian Tower?
- Aeolian Tower is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 8XZ), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is Aeolian Tower?
- Aeolian Tower in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Aeolian Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Temple, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE1 8XZ.
- Is Aeolian Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Aeolian Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aeolian Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Temple, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 8XZ.