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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · North East England

Durham Heron

In or near Durham.

Free admission

Durham Heron in England North East, United Kingdom.

Heron Sculpture - geograph.org.uk - 7349043

Gerald England — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Durham · 0.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Durham Heron is a public sculpture in England North East, United Kingdom. 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.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2018

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

From the Wikipedia article

Herbert Edward Durham (30 March 1866 – 25 October 1945) was a British physician and distinguished scientist.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.7781, -1.5766
Parish
City of Durham
Postcode
DH1 1SQ
Parliamentary constituency
City of Durham
Nearest railway station
Durham0.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Durham Heron?
Durham Heron is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 1SQ), in the parish of City of Durham.
What is Durham Heron?
Durham Heron in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Durham Heron?
The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 1SQ.
Is Durham Heron free to visit?
Yes, Durham Heron is free to enter.
How do I get to Durham Heron?
The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 1SQ.