Public art & sculpture · South East England
Father Courage
In or near Canterbury.
Father Courage in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Father Courage is a public sculpture in England South East, United Kingdom, dating from 1960. 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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Official information
The Gulbenkian is a cultural venue in Kent that focuses on providing high-quality arts and cultural experiences for young people. It offers various projects and workshops aimed at empowering youth through creative expression in areas such as drama, film, and visual arts.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: BLEAN WOODS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Father Courage is a public art installation located in South-East England, established in 1960. It reflects the mid-20th century artistic movements and serves as a notable example of public art from that era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2983, 1.0699
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT2 7NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Established
- 1960
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 1.6 km
- Official site
- thegulbenkian.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677650 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Father Courage?
- Father Courage is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT2 7NB), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Father Courage?
- Father Courage in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Father Courage?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT2 7NB.
- When was Father Courage built?
- Built or established in 1960.
- Is Father Courage a protected site?
- Yes — Father Courage is part of the BLEAN WOODS National Nature Reserve and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Father Courage free to visit?
- Yes, Father Courage is free to enter.
- How do I get to Father Courage?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT2 7NB.