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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · North East England

John's Rock

In or near Philadelphia.

Free admission

John's Rock — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Main lake at Herrington Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 7625201

Robert Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
South Hylton · 3.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

John's Rock is a public art located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

John's Rock is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its distinctive design and artistic significance within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.8752, -1.4666
District
Sunderland
Parish
Sunderland, unparished area
Postcode
DH4 4NF
Parliamentary constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South
Nearest railway station
South Hylton3.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is John's Rock?
John's Rock is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH4 4NF), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
What is John's Rock?
John's Rock — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to John's Rock?
The nearest railway station is South Hylton, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH4 4NF.
Is John's Rock free to visit?
Yes, John's Rock is free to enter.
How do I get to John's Rock?
The nearest railway station is South Hylton, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH4 4NF.