Public art & sculpture · South East England
Horsa sculpture
In or near Harwell.
Horsa sculpture in England South East, United Kingdom.
Bill Nicholls — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Didcot Parkway · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Horsa sculpture is a public sculpture in England South East, United Kingdom, dating from 2025. 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.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2026
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Official information
The Horsa sculpture is a war memorial located at Harwell Campus, commemorating the contributions of the armed forces. Visitors can view this significant piece of art, which serves as a tribute to those who served in conflicts.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Horsa sculpture is a public art installation located in South-East England. Established in 2025, it represents a contemporary addition to the region's artistic landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5745, -1.3034
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Vale of White Horse
- Parish
- Chilton
- Postcode
- OX11 0GN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
- Established
- 2025
- Nearest railway station
- Didcot Parkway — 5.9 km
- Official site
- www.harwellcampus.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q134889161 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horsa sculpture?
- Horsa sculpture is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX11 0GN), in the parish of Chilton.
- What is Horsa sculpture?
- Horsa sculpture in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Horsa sculpture?
- The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX11 0GN.
- When was Horsa sculpture built?
- Built or established in 2025.
- Is Horsa sculpture a protected site?
- Yes — Horsa sculpture is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Horsa sculpture free to visit?
- Yes, Horsa sculpture is free to enter.
- How do I get to Horsa sculpture?
- The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX11 0GN.