Public art & sculpture · North East England
Bottle of Notes
In or near Middlesbrough.
Bottle of Notes in England North East, United Kingdom.

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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.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5748, -1.2320
- District
- Middlesbrough
- Parish
- Middlesbrough, unparished area
- Postcode
- TS1 2AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Middlesbrough and Thornaby East
- Phone
- +44 (0)1642 931232
- Established
- 1993
- Nearest railway station
- Middlesbrough — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Tuesday–Saturday 10:00–16:30; Sunday 12:00–16:00; closed Monday
- Official site
- mima.art
Sources
- wikidata: Q18084730 (CC0)
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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.