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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · London

The Touch of the Green Man

In or near City of London.

Free admission

The Touch of the Green Man — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.

Henry Reynolds Gardens - geograph.org.uk - 805815

Roger Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Leytonstone · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Touch of the Green Man 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 2022

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Touch of the Green Man is a public art installation located in London. This artwork features a representation of the Green Man, a figure often associated with nature and rebirth, and is notable for its intricate design and cultural significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.5708, 0.0160
Parish
Waltham Forest, unparished area
Postcode
E11 3AE
Parliamentary constituency
Leyton and Wanstead
Nearest railway station
Leytonstone0.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Touch of the Green Man?
The Touch of the Green Man is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E11 3AE), in the parish of Waltham Forest, unparished area.
What is The Touch of the Green Man?
The Touch of the Green Man — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Touch of the Green Man?
The nearest railway station is Leytonstone, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode E11 3AE.
Is The Touch of the Green Man a protected site?
Yes — The Touch of the Green Man is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is The Touch of the Green Man free to visit?
Yes, The Touch of the Green Man is free to enter.
How do I get to The Touch of the Green Man?
The nearest railway station is Leytonstone, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E11 3AE.