Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dryad sculpture, University of York
In or near York.
Dryad sculpture, University of York in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
DS Pugh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Murton Park · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dryad sculpture, University of York is a public sculpture in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom, dating from 1984. 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
The Dryad sculpture is a public artwork located at the University of York in Yorkshire. Established in 1984, it adds a contemporary artistic element to the university campus.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9457, -1.0479
- District
- York
- Parish
- Heslington
- Postcode
- YO10 5DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Outer
- Established
- 1984
- Nearest railway station
- Murton Park — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56255293 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dryad sculpture, University of York?
- Dryad sculpture, University of York is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO10 5DT), in the parish of Heslington.
- What is Dryad sculpture, University of York?
- Dryad sculpture, University of York in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dryad sculpture, University of York?
- The nearest railway station is Murton Park, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO10 5DT.
- When was Dryad sculpture, University of York built?
- Built or established in 1984.
- Is Dryad sculpture, University of York free to visit?
- Yes, Dryad sculpture, University of York is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dryad sculpture, University of York?
- The nearest railway station is Murton Park, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO10 5DT.