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The Brixton Heron
In or near City of Westminster.
The Brixton Heron — Public artwork (sculpture) by Maggi Hambling.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brixton · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Brixton Heron is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 2010, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Dulwich and West Norwood parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Brixton, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area SW9.
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Place summary
The Brixton Heron is a modern structure located in the Lambeth area of London, SW9. Established in 2010, it serves as a notable example of contemporary architecture in the region.
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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
- osm: n6270240837 (ODbL)
- commons: BrixtonHeronWindVane-CTaylor.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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 — Public artwork (sculpture) by Maggi Hambling.
- 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.