Public art & sculpture · London
The Hive
In or near Tyburn.
The Hive — Public artwork by Wolfgang Buttress.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Gardens · 0.7 km
About
The Hive is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork by Wolfgang Buttress.". Coordinates: 51.4821°, -0.2921°.
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Official information
The Hive is a 17-meter tall installation located in a wildflower meadow at Kew Gardens, designed to replicate the life inside a beehive. It features LED lights that respond to the vibrations of bees and a musical symphony that reflects their communication. This contemporary art piece serves as a tribute to the importance of bees in our ecosystem.
Place summary
The Hive is located in Richmond upon Thames, London. It is a notable structure known for its distinctive architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4821, -0.2921
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW9 3AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Gardens — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: w491130274 (ODbL)
- commons: At Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew 2024 058.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Hive?
- The Hive is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW9 3AQ), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is The Hive?
- The Hive — Public artwork by Wolfgang Buttress.
- How do I get to The Hive?
- The nearest railway station is Kew Gardens, about 0.7 km away. The nearest town is Tyburn. Drivers can use postcode TW9 3AQ.
- How do I get to The Hive?
- The nearest railway station is Kew Gardens, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW9 3AQ.