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Public art & sculpture · South East England

Rupert (Mary Tourtel)

In or near Sandgate.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Rupert (Mary Tourtel) — a public art in South East England, United Kingdom.

Milestone - geograph.org.uk - 5266345

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 South 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 2025

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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
Parish
Hythe
Postcode
CT21 5NW
Parliamentary constituency
Folkestone and Hythe
Nearest railway station
Hythe — 0.8 km

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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 South East England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Rupert (Mary Tourtel)?
The nearest railway station is Hythe, about 0.8 km away. The nearest town is Sandgate. 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.