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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · North East England

Bottle of Notes

In or near Middlesbrough.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Bottle of Notes in England North East, United Kingdom.

"Bottle Of Notes" by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen (1993), Centre Square, Middlesbrough - geograph.org.uk - 7841875

habiloid — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Middlesbrough · 0.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Bottle of Notes is a public sculpture in England North East, United Kingdom, dating from 1993. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.

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Official information

MIMA is an international art gallery and museum that focuses on modern and contemporary art. It offers a variety of exhibitions and engages with the community through innovative research and artistic excellence.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bottle of Notes is a public art installation located in North-East England, established in 1993. It serves as a notable example of contemporary art in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.5748, -1.2320
Parish
Middlesbrough, unparished area
Postcode
TS1 2AZ
Parliamentary constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East
Phone
+44 (0)1642 931232
Established
1993
Nearest railway station
Middlesbrough0.5 km
Opening
Tuesday–Saturday 10:00–16:30; Sunday 12:00–16:00; closed Monday
Official site
mima.art

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bottle of Notes?
Bottle of Notes is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TS1 2AZ), in the parish of Middlesbrough, unparished area.
What is Bottle of Notes?
Bottle of Notes in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bottle of Notes?
The nearest railway station is Middlesbrough, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS1 2AZ.
When was Bottle of Notes built?
Built or established in 1993.
Is Bottle of Notes a protected site?
Yes — Bottle of Notes is part of the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Bottle of Notes free to visit?
Yes, Bottle of Notes is free to enter.
How do I get to Bottle of Notes?
The nearest railway station is Middlesbrough, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS1 2AZ.