Public art & sculpture · South East England
The Woking Martian
In or near Chobham.
The Woking Martian — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Glyn Baker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woking · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Woking Martian 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
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Official information
Woking is a town in Surrey known for its cultural events and community activities. It features a pedestrian-friendly center with shopping, arts facilities, and seasonal events, making it an attractive destination for visitors.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Woking Martian is a public art installation located in Woking, London. It is inspired by H.G. Wells' novel "The War of the Worlds," reflecting the area's connection to early science fiction. The installation serves as a notable cultural reference within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3206, -0.5570
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Woking
- Parish
- Woking, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU21 6HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Woking
- Nearest railway station
- Woking — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.celebratewoking.info
Sources
- osm: node/267935228 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Woking Martian?
- The Woking Martian is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU21 6HR), in the parish of Woking, unparished area.
- What is The Woking Martian?
- The Woking Martian — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Woking Martian?
- The nearest railway station is Woking, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU21 6HR.
- Is The Woking Martian a protected site?
- Yes — The Woking Martian is part of the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Woking Martian free to visit?
- Yes, The Woking Martian is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Woking Martian?
- The nearest railway station is Woking, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU21 6HR.