Public art & sculpture · London
The Southwark Needle
In or near City of London.
The Southwark Needle in England London, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- London Bridge · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Southwark Needle is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 1998. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Place summary
The Southwark Needle is a public art installation located in London, established in 1998. It serves as a notable landmark within the area, contributing to the urban landscape with its distinctive design.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5062, -0.0881
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 2PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bermondsey and Old Southwark
- Phone
- +44 20 7403 6333
- Established
- 1998
- Nearest railway station
- London Bridge — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Mo-Fr 10:30-17:00; Sa-Su 10:00-18:00
Sources
- wikidata: Q109520440 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Southwark Needle?
- The Southwark Needle is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 2PF), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- What is The Southwark Needle?
- The Southwark Needle in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Southwark Needle?
- The nearest railway station is London Bridge, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE1 2PF.
- When was The Southwark Needle built?
- Built or established in 1998. Designed by Eric Parry Architects.
- Is The Southwark Needle free to visit?
- Yes, The Southwark Needle is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Southwark Needle?
- The nearest railway station is London Bridge, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 2PF.