Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
The Naiad
In or near Coventry.
The Naiad — Public artwork (statue) by George Wagstaffe.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry · 0.8 km
- Free entry
About
The Naiad is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (statue) by George Wagstaffe.". Coordinates: 52.4081°, -1.5116°.
Photo gallery
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Official information
The Naiad is a bronze sculpture of a water nymph created by artist George Wagstaffe over 60 years ago. It has been relocated to the Upper Precinct in Coventry, where it is expected to be more visible to the public.
Place summary
The Naiad is located in Coventry, within the unparished area of the West Midlands. This site is notable for its unique character, contributing to the area's architectural diversity. Its postcode is CV1.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4081, -1.5116
- District
- Coventry
- Parish
- Coventry, unparished area
- Postcode
- CV1 1DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Coventry South
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: n10095637038 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Naiad?
- The Naiad is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV1 1DE), in the parish of Coventry, unparished area.
- What is The Naiad?
- The Naiad — Public artwork (statue) by George Wagstaffe.
- How do I get to The Naiad?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV1 1DE.
- How do I get to The Naiad?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV1 1DE.