Public art & sculpture · South East England
Forgiving Light
In or near Capel-le-Ferne.
Forgiving Light — a public art in South East England, United Kingdom.
John Baker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Forgiving Light is a public art located in South East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Forgiving Light features the Folkestone Lightbulb, a prominent artwork by Michael Craig-Martin located at a key intersection in Folkestone's old town. The installation is characterized by vibrant colors and symbolizes inspiration and sustainable energy, reflecting the area's ongoing regeneration.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Forgiving Light is a public art installation located in South-East England. It is notable for its contemporary design and integration into the surrounding landscape, contributing to the region's artistic heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0801, 1.1854
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT20 1RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.creativefolkestone.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9132823266 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forgiving Light?
- Forgiving Light is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 1RW), in the parish of Folkestone.
- What is Forgiving Light?
- Forgiving Light — a public art in South East England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Forgiving Light?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.2 km away. The nearest town is Capel-le-Ferne. Drivers can use postcode CT20 1RW.
- Is Forgiving Light a protected site?
- Yes — Forgiving Light is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Forgiving Light free to visit?
- Yes, Forgiving Light is free to enter.
- How do I get to Forgiving Light?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 1RW.