Public art & sculpture · South East England
Layers of Bournemouth
In or near Stanpit.
Layers of Bournemouth — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Christchurch · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Layers of Bournemouth is a public art located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
Layers of Bournemouth is a public artwork located at Hengitsbury Head, created using a rammed earth technique. The sculpture invites visitors to reflect on the natural world and contrasts the geological time represented by the nearby cliffs with the modern use of man-made materials.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Christchurch Harbour SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Layers of Bournemouth is a public art installation located in South-East England. It features a series of distinctive sculptural elements that reflect the coastal environment and local culture. The artwork contributes to the area's artistic landscape, enhancing the experience of both residents and visitors.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7161, -1.7615
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH6 4EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bournemouth East
- Nearest railway station
- Christchurch — 3 km
- Official site
- briony.com
Sources
- osm: node/10799550744 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Layers of Bournemouth?
- Layers of Bournemouth is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH6 4EN), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Layers of Bournemouth?
- Layers of Bournemouth — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Layers of Bournemouth?
- The nearest railway station is Christchurch, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH6 4EN.
- Is Layers of Bournemouth a protected site?
- Yes — Layers of Bournemouth is part of the Christchurch Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Layers of Bournemouth free to visit?
- Yes, Layers of Bournemouth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Layers of Bournemouth?
- The nearest railway station is Christchurch, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH6 4EN.