Public art & sculpture · South East England
On the Crest of a Wave
In or near Martin Mill.
On the Crest of a Wave in England South East, United Kingdom.
Helmut Zozmann — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
On the Crest of a Wave is a public sculpture in England South East, United Kingdom, dating from 1995. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Official information
Dover Museum is a local history and archaeology museum located in Dover, showcasing the rich history of the area. Visitors can explore exhibits including the Bronze Age Boat and various historical collections that highlight the town's significance as a port.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
On the Crest of a Wave is a public art installation located in South-East England. Established in 1995, it serves as a notable example of contemporary art in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1224, 1.3153
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Dover
- Postcode
- CT16 1LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Phone
- +44(0)1304 201066
- Established
- 1995
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory — 0.8 km
- Opening
- April-September: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm; Sunday 10am-3pm; October-March: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm; closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- Official site
- www.dovermuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q117405553 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is On the Crest of a Wave?
- On the Crest of a Wave is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT16 1LA), in the parish of Dover.
- What is On the Crest of a Wave?
- On the Crest of a Wave in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to On the Crest of a Wave?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT16 1LA.
- When was On the Crest of a Wave built?
- Built or established in 1995.
- Is On the Crest of a Wave a protected site?
- Yes — On the Crest of a Wave is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is On the Crest of a Wave free to visit?
- Yes, On the Crest of a Wave is free to enter.
- How do I get to On the Crest of a Wave?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT16 1LA.