Public art & sculpture · London
Hercules Slaying the Nemean Lion
In or near Thames Ditton.
Hercules Slaying the Nemean Lion in England London, United Kingdom.
Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net). — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hampton Court · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hercules Slaying the Nemean Lion is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom. 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bushy Park and Home Park SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hercules Slaying the Nemean Lion is a public art installation located in London. This sculpture depicts the mythological hero Hercules in the act of defeating the Nemean Lion, a symbol of strength and bravery.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4038, -0.3354
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT8 9AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Twickenham
- Nearest railway station
- Hampton Court — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26318525 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hercules Slaying the Nemean Lion?
- Hercules Slaying the Nemean Lion is in London, United Kingdom (postcode KT8 9AU), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Hercules Slaying the Nemean Lion?
- Hercules Slaying the Nemean Lion in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hercules Slaying the Nemean Lion?
- The nearest railway station is Hampton Court, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT8 9AU.
- Is Hercules Slaying the Nemean Lion a protected site?
- Yes — Hercules Slaying the Nemean Lion is part of the Bushy Park and Home Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Hercules Slaying the Nemean Lion free to visit?
- Yes, Hercules Slaying the Nemean Lion is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hercules Slaying the Nemean Lion?
- The nearest railway station is Hampton Court, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT8 9AU.