Public art & sculpture · London
Megatherium - Giant ground sloth
In or near Shortlands.
Megatherium - Giant ground sloth — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penge West · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Megatherium - Giant ground sloth is a public art located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The statue of Guy the gorilla is located in Crystal Palace Park, London, and serves as a memorial to a beloved gorilla who lived at the London Zoo. Guy was known for his gentle nature and became a popular attraction during his lifetime, eventually being taxidermied after his death, with his remains displayed at the Natural History Museum.
Place summary
Megatherium - Giant Ground Sloth is a public art installation located in London. This sculpture represents the extinct giant ground sloth, highlighting the intersection of art and natural history. It serves as a unique visual reference to prehistoric fauna in an urban environment.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4178, -0.0659
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE20 8DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Beckenham and Penge
- Nearest railway station
- Penge West — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.atlasobscura.com
Sources
- osm: way/827932478 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Megatherium - Giant ground sloth?
- Megatherium - Giant ground sloth is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE20 8DP), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- What is Megatherium - Giant ground sloth?
- Megatherium - Giant ground sloth — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Megatherium - Giant ground sloth?
- The nearest railway station is Penge West, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE20 8DP.
- Is Megatherium - Giant ground sloth free to visit?
- Yes, Megatherium - Giant ground sloth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Megatherium - Giant ground sloth?
- The nearest railway station is Penge West, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE20 8DP.