Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Apollo Fountain
In or near Lower Penn.
Apollo Fountain — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Brian Clift — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Apollo Fountain in Dudley, the nearest railway station is Tipton, located 2.3 km away. Entry to the fountain is free.
About
Apollo Fountain 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 2026
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Official information
Dudley Museum at the Archives showcases the history of Dudley and the Black Country through various exhibits arranged in a timeline. Visitors can explore geological features, local history, and participate in family activities and events.
From the Wikipedia article
Le Bassin d'Apollon (The Apollo Basin), also called the Fountain of Apollo or the Apollo Fountain, is a fountain in the Gardens of the Palace of Versailles, France. Charles Le Brun designed the centerpiece depicting the Greek god Apollo rising from the sea in a four-horse chariot. A pond was dug on the site of the fountain in 1639 called "The Pond of the Swans". When King Louis XIV had it enlarged in 1671, the pond's east–west orientation and the common association of the King with Apollo prompted Le Brun to suggest dedicating the site to Apollo. The dawn theme was popular at the time and appears on some painted ceilings in European palaces. The fountain was constructed between 1668 and 1671.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.5128, -2.0834
- District
- Dudley
- Parish
- Dudley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DY1 1HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dudley
- Phone
- 01384 811280
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton — 2.3 km
- Opening
- Thursday to Saturday 10am–4pm; closed Tuesday and Wednesday except for pre-booked groups
- Official site
- www.dudley.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2360835472 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Apollo Fountain (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Apollo Fountain?
- Apollo Fountain is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY1 1HH), in the parish of Dudley, unparished area.
- What is Apollo Fountain?
- Apollo Fountain — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Apollo Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY1 1HH.
- Is Apollo Fountain free to visit?
- Yes, Apollo Fountain is free to enter.
- How do I get to Apollo Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY1 1HH.