Public art & sculpture · South East England
Beach Hut in The Style Of Nicholas Hawksmoor
In or near Sandgate.
Beach Hut in The Style Of Nicholas Hawksmoor — a public art in South East England, United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Beach Hut in The Style Of Nicholas Hawksmoor 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.
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Official information
Pablo Bronstein's 'Beach Hut in the style of Nicholas Hawksmoor' is a sculptural tribute to 18th-century English architecture, specifically the Baroque style of Nicholas Hawksmoor. This artwork serves as a lighthouse, filling a historical gap in Folkestone's architectural landscape, and is situated among colorful beach huts along the waterfront.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Beach Hut in the Style of Nicholas Hawksmoor is a public art installation located in South-East England. This structure reflects the architectural style of the renowned 18th-century architect, known for his distinctive use of classical elements.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0737, 1.1681
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT20 2JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 1 km
- Official site
- www.creativefolkestone.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/878367521 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beach Hut in The Style Of Nicholas Hawksmoor?
- Beach Hut in The Style Of Nicholas Hawksmoor is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 2JP), in the parish of Folkestone.
- What is Beach Hut in The Style Of Nicholas Hawksmoor?
- Beach Hut in The Style Of Nicholas Hawksmoor — a public art in South East England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beach Hut in The Style Of Nicholas Hawksmoor?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.0 km away. The nearest town is Sandgate. Drivers can use postcode CT20 2JP.
- Is Beach Hut in The Style Of Nicholas Hawksmoor a protected site?
- Yes — Beach Hut in The Style Of Nicholas Hawksmoor is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Beach Hut in The Style Of Nicholas Hawksmoor free to visit?
- Yes, Beach Hut in The Style Of Nicholas Hawksmoor is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beach Hut in The Style Of Nicholas Hawksmoor?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 2JP.