Public art & sculpture · South East England
Red Kites
In or near Chesham Bois.
Red Kites — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Jim Osley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Amersham · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Red Kites is a public art located in england-west-midlands, 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
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Red Kites is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. This artwork features a series of sculptures that represent the local wildlife, specifically the red kite bird, known for its distinctive forked tail and soaring flight. The installation aims to highlight the importance of conservation and the natural environment in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6637, -0.6012
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Amersham
- Postcode
- HP7 9HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chesham and Amersham
- Nearest railway station
- Amersham — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/12285673302 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Red Kites?
- Red Kites is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP7 9HP), in the parish of Amersham.
- What is Red Kites?
- Red Kites — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Red Kites?
- The nearest railway station is Amersham, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP7 9HP.
- Is Red Kites a protected site?
- Yes — Red Kites is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Red Kites free to visit?
- Yes, Red Kites is free to enter.
- How do I get to Red Kites?
- The nearest railway station is Amersham, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP7 9HP.