Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
The Public Bench
In or near Coventry.
The Public Bench — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Public Bench 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
Coventry Transport Museum showcases the world's two fastest cars, Thrust SSC and Thrust 2, highlighting British engineering achievements. Visitors can explore interactive exhibitions and participate in various family-friendly activities related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Place summary
The Public Bench is a piece of public art located in the West Midlands. It serves as a functional seating area while also contributing to the region's artistic landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4107, -1.5080
- District
- Coventry
- Parish
- Coventry, unparished area
- Postcode
- CV1 1JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Coventry South
- Phone
- +44 24 76234270
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Sunday 10am to 5pm; closed Monday and 24–26 Dec, 1 Jan
- Official site
- www.transport-museum.com
Sources
- osm: way/292591741 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Public Bench?
- The Public Bench is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV1 1JD), in the parish of Coventry, unparished area.
- What is The Public Bench?
- The Public Bench — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Public Bench?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV1 1JD.
- Is The Public Bench free to visit?
- Yes, The Public Bench is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Public Bench?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV1 1JD.