Heritage railway stations · London
The Optic Cloak
In or near City of London.
The Optic Cloak is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- North Greenwich · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Optic Cloak is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 2016, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Greenwich and Woolwich parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is North Greenwich, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area SE10.
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Place summary
The Optic Cloak is a modern art installation located in Greenwich, London, SE10. Established in 2016, it is noted for its unique design and contemporary artistic expression.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4937, 0.0073
- District
- Greenwich
- Parish
- Greenwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE10 0PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Greenwich and Woolwich
- Established
- 2016
- Nearest railway station
- North Greenwich — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: w891889663 (ODbL)
- commons: Greenwich CHP energy centre.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Optic Cloak?
- The Optic Cloak is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE10 0PA), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
- What is The Optic Cloak?
- The Optic Cloak is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Optic Cloak?
- The nearest railway station is North Greenwich, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE10 0PA.
- When was The Optic Cloak built?
- Built or established in 2016.
- Is The Optic Cloak free to visit?
- Yes, The Optic Cloak is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Optic Cloak?
- The nearest railway station is North Greenwich, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE10 0PA.