Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Canal Lock Gates
In or near Coventry.
Canal Lock Gates — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
E Gammie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Canal Lock Gates is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Coventry Transport Museum showcases the world's two fastest cars, Thrust SSC and Thrust 2, highlighting British engineering achievements. Visitors can explore interactive exhibitions and engage in family-friendly activities related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Place summary
Canal Lock Gates are a public art installation located in the West Midlands. This artwork reflects the region's historical relationship with its waterways, representing both functionality and artistic expression.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4132, -1.5101
- District
- Coventry
- Parish
- Coventry, unparished area
- Postcode
- CV1 4LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Coventry North West
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Sunday 10am to 5pm; closed Monday and 24–26 Dec, 1 Jan
- Official site
- www.transport-museum.com
Sources
- osm: node/275463689 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canal Lock Gates?
- Canal Lock Gates is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV1 4LJ), in the parish of Coventry, unparished area.
- What is Canal Lock Gates?
- Canal Lock Gates — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Canal Lock Gates?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV1 4LJ.
- Is Canal Lock Gates free to visit?
- Yes, Canal Lock Gates is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canal Lock Gates?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV1 4LJ.