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Public art & sculpture · North East England

Passing Through

In or near Hendon.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Passing Through — a public art in North East England, United Kingdom.

'Passing through', Sunderland Marina - geograph.org.uk - 2193731

Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Stadium of Light · 1.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Passing Through is a public art located in North East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Passing Through is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. The work reflects contemporary artistic practices and engages with the surrounding landscape. It serves as a notable example of public art in the region.

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

Coordinates
54.9192, -1.3682
District
Sunderland
Parish
Sunderland, unparished area
Postcode
SR6 0NL
Parliamentary constituency
Sunderland Central
Nearest railway station
Stadium of Light — 1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Passing Through?
Passing Through is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SR6 0NL), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
What is Passing Through?
Passing Through — a public art in North East England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Passing Through?
The nearest railway station is Stadium of Light, about 1.0 km away. The nearest town is Hendon. Drivers can use postcode SR6 0NL.
Is Passing Through a protected site?
Yes — Passing Through is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Passing Through free to visit?
Yes, Passing Through is free to enter.
How do I get to Passing Through?
The nearest railway station is Stadium of Light, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR6 0NL.