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Other places · North East England

Lightbenches

In or near Durham.

Lightbenches — Public artwork (bench) by Bernd Spiecker.

Recently completed - geograph.org.uk - 5051056

Michael Dibb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Durham · 0.3 km

About

Lightbenches is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (bench) by Bernd Spiecker.". Coordinates: 54.7790°, -1.5768°.

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Place summary

Lightbenches are a contemporary public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands, specifically within the City of Durham. They are designed to provide seating and illumination, enhancing the urban landscape.

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

Coordinates
54.7790, -1.5768
Parish
City of Durham
Postcode
DH1 1SL
Parliamentary constituency
City of Durham
Nearest railway station
Durham0.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lightbenches?
Lightbenches is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 1SL), in the parish of City of Durham.
What is Lightbenches?
Lightbenches — Public artwork (bench) by Bernd Spiecker.
How do I get to Lightbenches?
The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 1SL.
How do I get to Lightbenches?
The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 1SL.