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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture Β· South East England

Afloat

In or near Brighton and Hove.

Modernβ™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Afloat β€” Public artwork (sculpture) by Hamish Black.

Afloat, public art & sculpture in South East England

Wikimedia Commons contributors β€” see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Aquarium Β· 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: 50.8187Β°, -0.1393Β°.

Photo gallery

360Β° viewimagery from 2018

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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
Parish
Brighton and Hove, unparished area
Postcode
BN1 1FW
Parliamentary constituency
Brighton Pavilion
Established
1998
Nearest railway station
Aquarium β€” 0.4 km

Sources

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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 β€” 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.