Public art & sculpture · South East England
Cartwheeling Boys
In or near Sonning.
Cartwheeling Boys in England South East, United Kingdom.
Paul Gillett — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Reading · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cartwheeling Boys is a public sculpture in England South East, United Kingdom, dating from 1981. 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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Place summary
Cartwheeling Boys is a public art installation located in South-East England. Established in 1981, it features dynamic sculptures that represent playful movement, contributing to the region's cultural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4534, -0.9760
- District
- Reading
- Parish
- Reading, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG1 7UA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading Central
- Established
- 1981
- Nearest railway station
- Reading — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.readingarts.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q64755618 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cartwheeling Boys?
- Cartwheeling Boys is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG1 7UA), in the parish of Reading, unparished area.
- What is Cartwheeling Boys?
- Cartwheeling Boys in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cartwheeling Boys?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG1 7UA.
- When was Cartwheeling Boys built?
- Built or established in 1981.
- Is Cartwheeling Boys free to visit?
- Yes, Cartwheeling Boys is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cartwheeling Boys?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG1 7UA.