Public art & sculpture · London
The Orinoco Womble Bench
In or near City of Westminster.
The Orinoco Womble Bench — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haydons Road · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Orinoco Womble 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.
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Official information
The Orinoco Womble Bench is a notable landmark that has become part of Wimbledon’s football heritage. It features a foundation stone and is adorned with graffiti, contributing to its unique story and significance among local supporters.
Place summary
The Orinoco Womble Bench is a piece of public art located in London. It features the character Orinoco Womble from the children's television series "The Wombles," known for its themes of environmentalism and community.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4306, -0.1856
- District
- Merton
- Parish
- Merton, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW17 0QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wimbledon
- Nearest railway station
- Haydons Road — 0.6 km
- Official site
- wimbledoninsportinghistory.org
Sources
- osm: node/12207130033 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Orinoco Womble Bench?
- The Orinoco Womble Bench is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW17 0QU), in the parish of Merton, unparished area.
- What is The Orinoco Womble Bench?
- The Orinoco Womble Bench — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Orinoco Womble Bench?
- The nearest railway station is Haydons Road, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW17 0QU.
- Is The Orinoco Womble Bench free to visit?
- Yes, The Orinoco Womble Bench is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Orinoco Womble Bench?
- The nearest railway station is Haydons Road, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW17 0QU.