Public art & sculpture · North East England
Out of the Darkness
In or near Whickham.
Out of the Darkness — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Robert Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dunston · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Out of the Darkness is a public art located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Out of the Darkness is an artwork located in Watergate Forest Park, featuring a sculpture called 'Floating Rocks' by Colin Rose. The installation is situated in a pool below a waterfall, although the view is somewhat obstructed by surrounding vegetation.
Place summary
Out of the Darkness is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a significant cultural expression, reflecting themes relevant to the region. The artwork contributes to the area's artistic landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9349, -1.6528
- District
- Gateshead
- Parish
- Gateshead, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE11 0HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gateshead Central and Whickham
- Nearest railway station
- Dunston — 1.8 km
- Official site
- www.geograph.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/7837046805 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Out of the Darkness?
- Out of the Darkness is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE11 0HR), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.
- What is Out of the Darkness?
- Out of the Darkness — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Out of the Darkness?
- The nearest railway station is Dunston, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE11 0HR.
- Is Out of the Darkness free to visit?
- Yes, Out of the Darkness is free to enter.
- How do I get to Out of the Darkness?
- The nearest railway station is Dunston, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE11 0HR.