Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Portrait Benches: Dame Judi Dench and Dave Jackson
In or near Askham Bryan.
Portrait Benches: Dame Judi Dench and Dave Jackson — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Chris Morgan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Erskine Halt · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Portrait Benches: Dame Judi Dench and Dave Jackson is a public art located in england-yorkshire, 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 Portrait Benches in York feature life-sized sculptures of Dame Judi Dench and local cycle route builder Dave Jackson, celebrating their contributions to the community. Located along the York to Selby path, these benches are part of a larger initiative to honor local heroes and promote traffic-free paths for walking and cycling.
Place summary
Portrait Benches: Dame Judi Dench and Dave Jackson are located in Yorkshire. This public art installation features life-sized benches depicting the acclaimed actress and local artist Dave Jackson. The benches serve as both functional seating and artistic representations of notable figures in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.9162, -1.0990
- District
- York
- Parish
- Bishopthorpe
- Postcode
- YO23 2TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Outer
- Nearest railway station
- Erskine Halt — 3.2 km
- Official site
- www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10981740395 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portrait Benches: Dame Judi Dench and Dave Jackson?
- Portrait Benches: Dame Judi Dench and Dave Jackson is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO23 2TA), in the parish of Bishopthorpe.
- What is Portrait Benches: Dame Judi Dench and Dave Jackson?
- Portrait Benches: Dame Judi Dench and Dave Jackson — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Portrait Benches: Dame Judi Dench and Dave Jackson?
- The nearest railway station is Erskine Halt, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO23 2TA.
- Is Portrait Benches: Dame Judi Dench and Dave Jackson free to visit?
- Yes, Portrait Benches: Dame Judi Dench and Dave Jackson is free to enter.
- How do I get to Portrait Benches: Dame Judi Dench and Dave Jackson?
- The nearest railway station is Erskine Halt, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO23 2TA.