Public art & sculpture · South East England
Heartbeat of the City
In or near Oxford.
Heartbeat of the City — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Paul Gillett — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Heartbeat of the City 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.
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Official information
Heartbeat of the City is a monumental kinetic sculpture inspired by the historical Queen Charlotte watch and the lever escapement mechanism. It explores the relationship between timekeeping and human experience, inviting visitors to reflect on their own connection to time and its significance in society.
Place summary
Heartbeat of the City is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. It serves as a prominent piece of contemporary art, contributing to the urban landscape. The installation reflects the region's cultural identity and artistic innovation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7545, -1.2553
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX1 3AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 1 km
- Official site
- www.idawatches.org
Sources
- osm: node/13128053505 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heartbeat of the City?
- Heartbeat of the City is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 3AZ), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is Heartbeat of the City?
- Heartbeat of the City — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Heartbeat of the City?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX1 3AZ.
- Is Heartbeat of the City free to visit?
- Yes, Heartbeat of the City is free to enter.
- How do I get to Heartbeat of the City?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 3AZ.