Public art & sculpture · London
The Venus Fountain
In or near City of Westminster.
The Venus Fountain in England London, United Kingdom.
Stephen Richards — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sloane Square · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Venus Fountain is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 1953. 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
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Place summary
The Venus Fountain is a public art installation located in London, established in 1953. It features a distinctive design that reflects mid-20th century artistic trends.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4925, -0.1577
- District
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Parish
- Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1W 8AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chelsea and Fulham
- Established
- 1953
- Nearest railway station
- Sloane Square — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.royalcourttheatre.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q27087094 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Venus Fountain?
- The Venus Fountain is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1W 8AS), in the parish of Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area.
- What is The Venus Fountain?
- The Venus Fountain in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Venus Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Sloane Square, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1W 8AS.
- When was The Venus Fountain built?
- Built or established in 1953.
- Is The Venus Fountain free to visit?
- Yes, The Venus Fountain is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Venus Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Sloane Square, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1W 8AS.