Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
The Concrete Hippopotamus
In or near Walsall Wood.
The Concrete Hippopotamus in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Gerald England — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Walsall · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Concrete Hippopotamus is a public sculpture in England West Midlands, United Kingdom, dating from 1972. 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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Official information
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Place summary
The Concrete Hippopotamus is a public art installation located in the West Midlands, established in 1972. This distinctive sculpture is notable for its unconventional material and design, contributing to the region's cultural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5843, -1.9820
- District
- Walsall
- Parish
- Walsall, unparished area
- Postcode
- WS1 1LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Walsall and Bloxwich
- Phone
- 01922 652300
- Established
- 1972
- Nearest railway station
- Walsall — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Mo-We 08:30-17:00; Fr-Sa 08:30-17:00; PH off
- Official site
- go.walsall.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q47455447 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Concrete Hippopotamus?
- The Concrete Hippopotamus is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS1 1LG), in the parish of Walsall, unparished area.
- What is The Concrete Hippopotamus?
- The Concrete Hippopotamus in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Concrete Hippopotamus?
- The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS1 1LG.
- When was The Concrete Hippopotamus built?
- Built or established in 1972.
- Is The Concrete Hippopotamus free to visit?
- Yes, The Concrete Hippopotamus is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Concrete Hippopotamus?
- The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS1 1LG.