Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Green Chessmen
In or near Birmingham.
Green Chessmen — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Birmingham Snow Hill · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Green Chessmen is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2018
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Official information
The Coffin Works is a museum dedicated to the history of the coffin-making industry in Birmingham. Visitors can explore the preserved factory and learn about the craftsmanship involved in creating bespoke coffins and funeral accessories.
Place summary
Green Chessmen is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. This distinctive artwork features a set of oversized chess pieces, designed to engage the public in a playful interaction with the game of chess.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4817, -1.9066
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B3 1JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
- Phone
- +44 121 233 4790
- Nearest railway station
- Birmingham Snow Hill — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.coffinworks.org
Sources
- osm: node/3594292149 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Green Chessmen?
- Green Chessmen is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B3 1JP), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Green Chessmen?
- Green Chessmen — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Green Chessmen?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham Snow Hill, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode B3 1JP.
- Is Green Chessmen free to visit?
- Yes, Green Chessmen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Green Chessmen?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham Snow Hill, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B3 1JP.