Public art & sculpture · London
Snail
In or near City of London.
Snail — Public artwork (sculpture).
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Abbey Road · 0.3 km
About
Snail is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture).". Coordinates: 51.5306°, 0.0004°.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Official information
The Snail is a unique artistic installation located beside the Greenway, marking the beginning of the Long Wall Path. It recently reopened after being closed for nine years, offering visitors a chance to explore this creative piece in a scenic setting.
Place summary
Snail is an art installation located in Newham, London, postcode E15. This distinctive piece is known for its unique design and contemporary significance within the urban landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5306, 0.0004
- District
- Newham
- Parish
- Newham, unparished area
- Postcode
- E15 3FA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford and Bow
- Nearest railway station
- Abbey Road — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: n4477982217 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Snail?
- Snail is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E15 3FA), in the parish of Newham, unparished area.
- What is Snail?
- Snail — Public artwork (sculpture).
- How do I get to Snail?
- The nearest railway station is Abbey Road, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode E15 3FA.
- How do I get to Snail?
- The nearest railway station is Abbey Road, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E15 3FA.