Historic bridges · London
The Southwark Needle
In or near City of London.
The Southwark Needle — Public artwork (sculpture).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- London Bridge · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Southwark Needle is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 1998, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Bermondsey and Old Southwark parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is London Bridge, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area SE1.
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Place summary
The Southwark Needle is a modern landmark located in the Southwark area of London, postcode SE1. Established in 1998, it serves as a contemporary point of interest within the city.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5063, -0.0880
- 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
- osm: w292167555 (ODbL)
- commons: The Southwark Gateway Needle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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 — Public artwork (sculpture).
- 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.
- 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.