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The Great Britain Guide

Battlefields & battle sites · London

Nelson's Ship in a Bottle

In or near City of London.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Nelson's Ship in a Bottle in England London, United Kingdom.

Frozen in Time (front) - geograph.org.uk - 4136286

Stephen Craven — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich · 0.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

You can visit Nelson's Ship in a Bottle located in Greenwich, London, with the nearest railway station being Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich, just 0.4 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is SE10 9NF.

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About

Nelson's Ship in a Bottle is a registered historic battlefield in England London, United Kingdom, where a battle was fought in 2010. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2022

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich offers a rich exploration of maritime history through its extensive galleries and exhibitions. Visitors can enjoy interactive displays, special exhibitions, and family-friendly activities, all set within a vibrant cultural hub.

From the Wikipedia article

Nelson's Ship in a Bottle is a sculpture by the British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare. Commissioned in 2009 by the Greater London Authority, it was originally placed on the Fourth Plinth in London's Trafalgar Square in 2010. It was subsequently relocated to a plinth outside the Sammy Ofer Wing of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, in southeast London, going on permanent display on 23 April 2012, two days before the museum's 75th anniversary. The work was purchased for £362,500 through a joint fund including a £50,000 contribution from the Art Fund and £264,300 from members of the public.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

Description

Made in 2010, the work depicts Admiral Nelson's ship and measures 280 cm x 250 cm x 500 cm. The piece is intricate and features 80 cannons and 37 sails.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
51.4803, -0.0053
District
Greenwich
Parish
Greenwich, unparished area
Postcode
SE10 9NF
Parliamentary constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich
Established
2010
Nearest railway station
Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich0.4 km
Opening
Daily 10am–5pm
Official site
www.rmg.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nelson's Ship in a Bottle?
Nelson's Ship in a Bottle is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE10 9NF), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
What is Nelson's Ship in a Bottle?
Nelson's Ship in a Bottle in England London, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Nelson's Ship in a Bottle?
The nearest railway station is Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE10 9NF.
When was Nelson's Ship in a Bottle built?
Built or established in 2010.
Who owns Nelson's Ship in a Bottle?
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Is Nelson's Ship in a Bottle free to visit?
Yes, Nelson's Ship in a Bottle is free to enter.
How do I get to Nelson's Ship in a Bottle?
The nearest railway station is Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE10 9NF.