Public art & sculpture · South East England
The Space of Reading
In or near Oxford.
The Space of Reading in England South East, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Space of Reading is a public sculpture in England South East, United Kingdom, dating from 2019. 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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Official information
The Space of Reading is part of the Bodleian Libraries, where visitors can explore various exhibitions and events related to literature and history. It features displays that celebrate the relationship between humans and their literary inspirations, as well as interactive experiences for families and children.
Place summary
The Space of Reading is a public art installation located in South-East England, established in 2019. It serves as a contemporary space that promotes literature and reading through artistic expression.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7548, -1.2549
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX1 3BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Established
- 2019
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 1 km
- Opening
- Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00
- Official site
- visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q61185073 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Space of Reading?
- The Space of Reading is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 3BG), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is The Space of Reading?
- The Space of Reading in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Space of Reading?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX1 3BG.
- When was The Space of Reading built?
- Built or established in 2019.
- Who owns The Space of Reading?
- The Space of Reading is owned by Bodleian Libraries.
- Is The Space of Reading free to visit?
- Yes, The Space of Reading is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Space of Reading?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 3BG.