National landscapes (AONB) · South East England
Siren
In or near Capel-le-Ferne.
Siren — Public artwork (sculpture) by Marc Schmitz;Dolgor Ser-Od.
Ian Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Siren is a place of interest in Kent, South-East England. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area CT19.
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Official information
Siren is an artwork featured in the Bangkok Art Biennale, exploring themes of social interaction and personal refuge within urban environments. It invites visitors to engage with its dual nature as both a public installation and a space for introspection.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Folkestone Warren SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Siren is located in Folkestone, Kent, within South-East England. It is part of the Folkestone Warren Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.0835, 1.1970
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT19 6BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 2 km
- Official site
- www.marcschmitz.net
Sources
- osm: n5743030718 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Siren?
- Siren is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT19 6BL), in the parish of Folkestone.
- What is Siren?
- Siren — Public artwork (sculpture) by Marc Schmitz;Dolgor Ser-Od.
- How do I get to Siren?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT19 6BL.
- Is Siren a protected site?
- Yes — Siren is part of the Folkestone Warren SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Siren free to visit?
- Yes, Siren is free to enter.
- How do I get to Siren?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT19 6BL.