Public art & sculpture · South East England
Afloat
In or near Brighton and Hove.
Afloat — Public artwork (sculpture) by Hamish Black.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aquarium · 0.4 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Afloat is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1998. Address: Doughnut Groyne, Brighton. Limited wheelchair access (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Hamish Black.". Coordinates: 50.8187°, -0.1393°.
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Place summary
Afloat is located in Brighton and Hove, South-East England, and was established in 1998. This modern venue offers a unique experience, focusing on water-based activities and events.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.8187, -0.1393
- District
- Brighton and Hove
- Parish
- Brighton and Hove, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN1 1FW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brighton Pavilion
- Established
- 1998
- Nearest railway station
- Aquarium — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: n1515242959 (ODbL)
- commons: 'Afloat', Donut Groyne - geograph.org.uk - 4210913.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Afloat?
- Afloat is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN1 1FW), in the parish of Brighton and Hove, unparished area.
- What is Afloat?
- Afloat — Public artwork (sculpture) by Hamish Black.
- How do I get to Afloat?
- The nearest railway station is Aquarium, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN1 1FW.
- When was Afloat built?
- Built or established in 1998.
- How do I get to Afloat?
- The nearest railway station is Aquarium, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN1 1FW.