Heritage railway stations · West Midlands
The Concrete Hippopotamus
In or near Walsall Wood.
The Concrete Hippopotamus — Public artwork (sculpture).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Walsall · 0.5 km
- Free entry
About
The Concrete Hippopotamus is a place of interest in the West Midlands. Built or established in 1972, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Walsall and Bloxwich parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area WS1.
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Place summary
The Concrete Hippopotamus is a modern sculpture located in Walsall, West Midlands (postcode WS1). Established in 1972, it is notable for its distinctive design and presence in the urban landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5860, -1.9789
- District
- Walsall
- Parish
- Walsall, unparished area
- Postcode
- WS1 1TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Walsall and Bloxwich
- Established
- 1972
- Nearest railway station
- Walsall — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: n5345013475 (ODbL)
- commons: Walsall Hippo.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Concrete Hippopotamus?
- The Concrete Hippopotamus is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS1 1TR), in the parish of Walsall, unparished area.
- What is The Concrete Hippopotamus?
- The Concrete Hippopotamus — Public artwork (sculpture).
- How do I get to The Concrete Hippopotamus?
- The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS1 1TR.
- 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 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS1 1TR.