Public art & sculpture · London
Cruciform Sundial
In or near Thames Ditton.
Cruciform Sundial — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Gardens · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cruciform Sundial is a public art located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Kew Explorer land train offers a convenient way to explore the Kew Gardens, showcasing a variety of highlights across the UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors can enjoy a 30-minute tour that includes stops at key attractions such as the Palm House, Temperate House, and the Great Pagoda.
Place summary
The Cruciform Sundial is a public art installation located in London. It features a distinctive cruciform shape, serving both a functional and aesthetic purpose as a timekeeping device.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4768, -0.2953
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW9 3JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Gardens — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily from 11am
- Official site
- www.kew.org
Sources
- osm: node/11232819187 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cruciform Sundial?
- Cruciform Sundial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW9 3JX), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Cruciform Sundial?
- Cruciform Sundial — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cruciform Sundial?
- The nearest railway station is Kew Gardens, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW9 3JX.
- Is Cruciform Sundial free to visit?
- Yes, Cruciform Sundial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cruciform Sundial?
- The nearest railway station is Kew Gardens, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW9 3JX.