Public art & sculpture · London
Hercules and Acheloüs
In or near Tyburn.
Hercules and Acheloüs in England London, United Kingdom.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Gardens · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hercules and Acheloüs is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 1814. 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 Kew Explorer land train offers a gentle way to explore the Kew Gardens, showcasing its diverse living collection. The train stops at various highlights, including the Palm House, Temperate House, and the Great Pagoda, providing a convenient way to see the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Place summary
Hercules and Acheloüs is a public art installation located in London, established in 1814. This sculpture depicts the mythological figures Hercules and Acheloüs, highlighting themes from classical mythology.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4795, -0.2908
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW9 3ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Established
- 1814
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Gardens — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Daily from 11am
- Official site
- www.kew.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q27082939 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hercules and Acheloüs?
- Hercules and Acheloüs is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW9 3ED), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Hercules and Acheloüs?
- Hercules and Acheloüs in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hercules and Acheloüs?
- The nearest railway station is Kew Gardens, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW9 3ED.
- When was Hercules and Acheloüs built?
- Built or established in 1814.
- Is Hercules and Acheloüs free to visit?
- Yes, Hercules and Acheloüs is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hercules and Acheloüs?
- The nearest railway station is Kew Gardens, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW9 3ED.