Public art & sculpture · South East England
Shell Fountain, Cliveden
In or near Hedsor.
Shell Fountain, Cliveden in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bourne End · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shell Fountain, Cliveden is a public sculpture in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Official information
Cliveden House is a historic Grade I stately home set in 376 acres of National Trust grounds in Berkshire. Visitors can explore its luxurious accommodations, fine dining options, and beautiful gardens, as well as enjoy activities like scenic boat trips on the River Thames.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shell Fountain is a public art installation located in Cliveden, South-East England. It is notable for its intricate design and historical significance within the gardens of Cliveden House, a site with a rich heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5616, -0.6874
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Taplow
- Postcode
- SL6 0JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Beaconsfield
- Nearest railway station
- Bourne End — 2.3 km
- Official site
- www.clivedenhouse.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17524597 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shell Fountain, Cliveden?
- Shell Fountain, Cliveden is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SL6 0JA), in the parish of Taplow.
- What is Shell Fountain, Cliveden?
- Shell Fountain, Cliveden in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shell Fountain, Cliveden?
- The nearest railway station is Bourne End, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SL6 0JA.
- Is Shell Fountain, Cliveden a protected site?
- Yes — Shell Fountain, Cliveden is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Shell Fountain, Cliveden free to visit?
- Yes, Shell Fountain, Cliveden is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shell Fountain, Cliveden?
- The nearest railway station is Bourne End, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SL6 0JA.