Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
The King's Ship
In or near Atherstone on Stour.
The King's Ship — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford-upon-Avon · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The King's Ship is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
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Official information
The King's Ship is a historical attraction associated with William Shakespeare, offering insights into his life and works. Visitors can explore exhibits that highlight the significance of the ship in Shakespeare's time and its connection to the playwright.
Place summary
The King's Ship is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. It serves as a notable example of contemporary art in the region, reflecting the area’s cultural landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.1907, -1.7075
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Postcode
- CV37 6EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford-upon-Avon — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.shakespeare.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1427929755 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The King's Ship?
- The King's Ship is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV37 6EP), in the parish of Stratford-upon-Avon.
- What is The King's Ship?
- The King's Ship — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The King's Ship?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford-upon-Avon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV37 6EP.
- Is The King's Ship free to visit?
- Yes, The King's Ship is free to enter.
- How do I get to The King's Ship?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford-upon-Avon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV37 6EP.