National landscapes (AONB) · South East England
The Colour Of Water
In or near Sandgate.
The Colour Of Water — Public artwork (installation) by Spencer Finch.
David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Colour Of Water is a place of interest in Kent, South-East England. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area CT20.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Colour of Water is an artwork by American artist Spencer Finch, inspired by the changing colors of the Channel observed during his visits to Folkestone. The installation features a color wheel and a series of flags that represented different shades of the sea, allowing visitors to engage with the artwork by matching the sea's color to the samples.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Colour Of Water is located in Folkestone, Kent, within the South-East England region. This area is designated as part of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), known for its scenic landscapes and diverse ecosystems.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0744, 1.1657
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT20 2ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 1 km
- Official site
- www.creativefolkestone.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n8174585692 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Colour Of Water?
- The Colour Of Water is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 2ER), in the parish of Folkestone.
- What is The Colour Of Water?
- The Colour Of Water — Public artwork (installation) by Spencer Finch.
- How do I get to The Colour Of Water?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT20 2ER.
- Is The Colour Of Water a protected site?
- Yes — The Colour Of Water is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Colour Of Water free to visit?
- Yes, The Colour Of Water is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Colour Of Water?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 2ER.