Public art & sculpture · South East England
Barking Rocks
In or near Sandgate.
Barking Rocks — a public art in South East England, United Kingdom.
John Baker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Barking Rocks is a public art located in South East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Barking Rocks is a public park designed by artist Pae White, catering to the needs of elderly dog owners and their pets. The site features playful sculptures and provides a space for social interaction and recreation, transforming a previously neglected area into a vibrant community space.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barking Rocks is a public art installation located in South-East England. It features a collection of large, vibrantly painted rocks that offer a striking visual contrast against the natural landscape. The installation serves as a unique example of contemporary public art in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0775, 1.1765
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT20 2DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/363679136 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barking Rocks?
- Barking Rocks is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 2DN), in the parish of Folkestone.
- What is Barking Rocks?
- Barking Rocks — a public art in South East England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barking Rocks?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.8 km away. The nearest town is Sandgate. Drivers can use postcode CT20 2DN.
- Is Barking Rocks a protected site?
- Yes — Barking Rocks is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Barking Rocks free to visit?
- Yes, Barking Rocks is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barking Rocks?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 2DN.