Public art & sculpture · London
The Friendship Bench
In or near Tyburn.
The Friendship Bench — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford Circus · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Friendship Bench is a public art located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Friendship Bench is part of a multi-venue exhibition featuring the monumental bronze sculptures of artist David Breuer-Weil, displayed throughout London. Visitors can see various installations, including giant heads and figures, in locations such as Cavendish Square, Portman Square, and the Crypt of St Pancras New Church.
Place summary
The Friendship Bench is a public art installation located in London. It serves as a space for conversation and connection, aimed at promoting mental health awareness and community support. The bench is part of a broader initiative to encourage open discussions about mental well-being.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5170, -0.1444
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- W1G 0PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford Circus — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.davidbreuerweil.com
Sources
- osm: node/12878944069 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
George Edmund Street
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Quintin Hogg
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Visitor I
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Marlborough Hall
Theatres · 0.1 km
Sir Jonathan Hutchinson
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
University of Westminster
Cathedrals · 0.1 km
Statue of Lord George Bentinck
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Langham Hotel
Historic houses · 0.1 km
BBC School Radio
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Regent Street Cinema
Theatres · 0.1 km
Sir Ronald Ross
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Josef Dallos
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
George Edmund Street
George Edmund Street — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Quintin Hogg
Quintin Hogg — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · London
Visitor I
Visitor I — Public artwork (sculpture) by David Breuer-Weil.
📷 5Theatres · London
Marlborough Hall
Marlborough Hall in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Sir Jonathan Hutchinson
Sir Jonathan Hutchinson — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cathedrals · London
University of Westminster
University of Westminster — a university in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near The Friendship Bench
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · London
Treehouse Hotel London
Treehouse Hotel London — a hotel in england london. Brand: Treehouse Hotel London.
📷 7Hotels · London
Astor Court Hotel
Astor Court Hotel — a hotel in england london.
📷 6Hotels · London
Gosfield House Hotel
Gosfield House Hotel — a hotel in england london.
📷 6
📷 5Hotels · London
Holiday Inn London - Oxford Circus
Holiday Inn London - Oxford Circus — a hotel in england london. 3,5-star. Brand: Holiday Inn.
📷 5Hotels · London
Radisson Blu Edwardian Bond Street
Radisson Blu Edwardian Bond Street — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: Radisson Blu.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · London
Wigmore Hall Restaurant
Wigmore Hall Restaurant — a restaurant in england london.
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · London
Argyll Arms
Argyll Arms in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · London
Scandinavian Kitchen
Scandinavian Kitchen — a restaurant in england london. Cuisine: coffee shop;danish.
📷 5
📷 5More places in this region
📷 5Public art & sculpture · London
33
33 — Public artwork (architecture) by Studio Weave.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · London
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde — Public artwork (sculpture).
📷 5Public art & sculpture · London
A Sculpture for Mary Wollstonecraft
A Sculpture for Mary Wollstonecraft — Public artwork (sculpture) by Maggi Hambling.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · London
A Slice of Reality
A Slice of Reality — Public artwork (installation) by Richard Wilson.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Friendship Bench?
- The Friendship Bench is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W1G 0PD), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is The Friendship Bench?
- The Friendship Bench — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Friendship Bench?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford Circus, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode W1G 0PD.
- Is The Friendship Bench free to visit?
- Yes, The Friendship Bench is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Friendship Bench?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford Circus, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W1G 0PD.