Public art & sculpture · London
The Polar Bear and Dogman Wanted Everyone to Stay Cool
In or near City of London.
The Polar Bear and Dogman Wanted Everyone to Stay Cool — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.

Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Heron Quays · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Polar Bear and Dogman Wanted Everyone to Stay Cool 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.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
The Polar Bear and Dogman Wanted Everyone to Stay Cool is a community-focused swimming initiative that transformed Eden Dock into a vibrant open water swimming location. Although Love Open Water is stepping back from this site, they have ensured a smooth transition to the new operator, Sea Lanes, who will continue the swimming activities.
Place summary
The Polar Bear and Dogman Wanted Everyone to Stay Cool is a public art installation located in London. This work features a polar bear and a dogman, highlighting themes of climate awareness and the human-animal relationship.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5009, -0.0232
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E14 8LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Nearest railway station
- Heron Quays — 0.3 km
- Official site
- loveopenwater.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12872181591 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Polar Bear and Dogman Wanted Everyone to Stay Cool?
- The Polar Bear and Dogman Wanted Everyone to Stay Cool is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 8LG), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is The Polar Bear and Dogman Wanted Everyone to Stay Cool?
- The Polar Bear and Dogman Wanted Everyone to Stay Cool — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Polar Bear and Dogman Wanted Everyone to Stay Cool?
- The nearest railway station is Heron Quays, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 8LG.
- Is The Polar Bear and Dogman Wanted Everyone to Stay Cool free to visit?
- Yes, The Polar Bear and Dogman Wanted Everyone to Stay Cool is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Polar Bear and Dogman Wanted Everyone to Stay Cool?
- The nearest railway station is Heron Quays, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 8LG.