Public art & sculpture · London
Virginia Woolf Bench
In or near Thames Ditton.
Virginia Woolf Bench — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Dr Neil Clifton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Richmond · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Virginia Woolf Bench 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
360° viewimagery from 2021
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Official information
The Virginia Woolf Bench is located in Heron Square, Richmond, and is part of the vibrant Duck Pond Market, which features artisan food and craft stalls. Visitors can enjoy the scenic riverside atmosphere, engage in people-watching, and explore various activities such as bike rentals and boat cruises.
Place summary
The Virginia Woolf Bench is a public art installation located in London. This piece commemorates the influential writer Virginia Woolf, reflecting her literary contributions and legacy. The bench serves as a place for contemplation and engagement with her work.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4581, -0.3066
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW9 1EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Nearest railway station
- Richmond — 0.7 km
- Opening
- All weekend, every weekend; special extended hours on 18 July 11am–7pm
- Official site
- duckpondmarket.com
Sources
- osm: node/12424833405 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Virginia Woolf Bench?
- Virginia Woolf Bench is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW9 1EP), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Virginia Woolf Bench?
- Virginia Woolf Bench — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Virginia Woolf Bench?
- The nearest railway station is Richmond, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW9 1EP.
- Is Virginia Woolf Bench free to visit?
- Yes, Virginia Woolf Bench is free to enter.
- How do I get to Virginia Woolf Bench?
- The nearest railway station is Richmond, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW9 1EP.