National landscapes (AONB) · London
Solar System Model: Mercury
In or near Kemsing.
Solar System Model: Mercury — Public artwork (installation).
David Anstiss — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Otford · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Solar System Model: Mercury is a place of interest in Kent, London. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Sevenoaks parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Otford, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area TN14.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Solar System Model in Otford features a scale representation of the solar system, showcasing the planets and their orbits. Visitors can explore detailed information about each planet, including their sizes, distances from the Sun, and unique characteristics.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Solar System Model: Mercury is located in Otford, Kent, within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This model is part of a larger scale representation of the solar system, designed to provide a unique perspective on planetary distances and sizes.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3157, 0.1881
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Otford
- Postcode
- TN14 5PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Nearest railway station
- Otford — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.otford.org
Sources
- osm: n4791563550 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Solar System Model: Mercury?
- Solar System Model: Mercury is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode TN14 5PQ), in the parish of Otford.
- What is Solar System Model: Mercury?
- Solar System Model: Mercury — Public artwork (installation).
- How do I get to Solar System Model: Mercury?
- The nearest railway station is Otford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN14 5PQ.
- Is Solar System Model: Mercury a protected site?
- Yes — Solar System Model: Mercury is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Solar System Model: Mercury free to visit?
- Yes, Solar System Model: Mercury is free to enter.
- How do I get to Solar System Model: Mercury?
- The nearest railway station is Otford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN14 5PQ.