Public art & sculpture · South East England
Rupert (Mary Tourtel)
In or near Sandgate.
Rupert (Mary Tourtel) — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hythe · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rupert (Mary Tourtel) is a public art located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rupert (Mary Tourtel) is a public art installation located in South-East England. This piece commemorates the beloved children's character created by Mary Tourtel. The installation reflects the cultural significance of Rupert in British literature and art.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0713, 1.0835
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Hythe
- Postcode
- CT21 5NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Hythe — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/13052275104 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rupert (Mary Tourtel)?
- Rupert (Mary Tourtel) is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT21 5NW), in the parish of Hythe.
- What is Rupert (Mary Tourtel)?
- Rupert (Mary Tourtel) — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rupert (Mary Tourtel)?
- The nearest railway station is Hythe, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT21 5NW.
- Is Rupert (Mary Tourtel) a protected site?
- Yes — Rupert (Mary Tourtel) is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Rupert (Mary Tourtel) free to visit?
- Yes, Rupert (Mary Tourtel) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rupert (Mary Tourtel)?
- The nearest railway station is Hythe, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT21 5NW.