Public art & sculpture · London
The Dolphin Sundial
In or near City of London.
The Dolphin Sundial in England London, United Kingdom.
Ralph Greig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maze Hill · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Dolphin Sundial is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 1977. 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
The Dolphin Sundial is located at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, which is renowned for being the home of the Prime Meridian. Visitors can learn about the significance of the Prime Meridian in navigation and timekeeping, and explore the historical instruments and observatories that contributed to our understanding of time and space.
Place summary
The Dolphin Sundial is a public art installation located in London, established in 1977. It serves both a decorative and functional purpose, marking the passage of time through its design.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4778, -0.0019
- District
- Greenwich
- Parish
- Greenwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE10 8XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Greenwich and Woolwich
- Established
- 1977
- Nearest railway station
- Maze Hill — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.rmg.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q115995773 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Dolphin Sundial?
- The Dolphin Sundial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE10 8XJ), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
- What is The Dolphin Sundial?
- The Dolphin Sundial in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Dolphin Sundial?
- The nearest railway station is Maze Hill, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE10 8XJ.
- When was The Dolphin Sundial built?
- Built or established in 1977.
- Is The Dolphin Sundial free to visit?
- Yes, The Dolphin Sundial is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Dolphin Sundial?
- The nearest railway station is Maze Hill, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE10 8XJ.