Public art & sculpture · London
Boy and Dolphin
In or near Tyburn.
Boy and Dolphin in England London, United Kingdom.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hyde Park Corner · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Boy and Dolphin is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 1862. 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
Apsley House, the London residence of the Dukes of Wellington, showcases a rich collection of 19th-century paintings, porcelain, silver, and sculptures. Visitors can explore the historic home, which was originally built by Robert Adam and remodeled for the Duke of Wellington in the 1820s.
Place summary
The Boy and Dolphin is a public art installation located in London, established in 1862. This piece is notable for its historical significance and artistic representation, contributing to the city's cultural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5036, -0.1546
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1X 7LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- +44 (0) 20 7499 5676
- Established
- 1862
- Nearest railway station
- Hyde Park Corner — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Wednesday – Sunday 11:00-17:00; closed Monday – Tuesday
- Official site
- www.wellingtoncollection.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26543166 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boy and Dolphin?
- Boy and Dolphin is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1X 7LY), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Boy and Dolphin?
- Boy and Dolphin in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Boy and Dolphin?
- The nearest railway station is Hyde Park Corner, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1X 7LY.
- When was Boy and Dolphin built?
- Built or established in 1862.
- Is Boy and Dolphin free to visit?
- Yes, Boy and Dolphin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boy and Dolphin?
- The nearest railway station is Hyde Park Corner, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1X 7LY.