Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Waiting For Halley's Comet?
In or near Birmingham.
Waiting For Halley's Comet? — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
A J Paxton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Galton Bridge · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Waiting For Halley's Comet? is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Waiting For Halley's Comet is a sculpture located in Smethwick, created in 1987 from sheet metal. It features six figures dancing around a central character on a plinth, showcasing a vibrant color palette.
Place summary
"Waiting For Halley's Comet?" is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. This piece reflects on the passage of time and humanity’s relationship with celestial events. It serves as a cultural landmark within the region, engaging visitors with its thought-provoking theme.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4989, -1.9768
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B66 1EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Smethwick
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Galton Bridge — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/11534247941 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Waiting For Halley's Comet??
- Waiting For Halley's Comet? is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B66 1EE), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Waiting For Halley's Comet??
- Waiting For Halley's Comet? — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Waiting For Halley's Comet??
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode B66 1EE.
- Is Waiting For Halley's Comet? free to visit?
- Yes, Waiting For Halley's Comet? is free to enter.
- How do I get to Waiting For Halley's Comet??
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B66 1EE.