Public art & sculpture · London
The Brixton Heron
In or near City of Westminster.
The Brixton Heron in England London, United Kingdom.
Malc McDonald — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brixton · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Brixton Heron is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 2010. 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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Place summary
The Brixton Heron is a public art installation located in London, established in 2010. This distinctive piece contributes to the area's cultural landscape, reflecting the community's character and creativity.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4616, -0.1152
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW9 8HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dulwich and West Norwood
- Established
- 2010
- Nearest railway station
- Brixton — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q61677278 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Brixton Heron?
- The Brixton Heron is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW9 8HH), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is The Brixton Heron?
- The Brixton Heron in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Brixton Heron?
- The nearest railway station is Brixton, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW9 8HH.
- When was The Brixton Heron built?
- Built or established in 2010.
- Is The Brixton Heron free to visit?
- Yes, The Brixton Heron is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Brixton Heron?
- The nearest railway station is Brixton, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW9 8HH.