Public art & sculpture · East of England
Water Clock
In or near South Cove.
Water Clock — Public artwork (sculpture) by Tim Hunkin and Will Jackson.
Kim Fyson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh · 6.2 km
- Free entry
About
Water Clock is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Tim Hunkin and Will Jackson.". Coordinates: 52.3303°, 1.6869°.
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Official information
The Water Clock is a whimsical sculpture located on Southwold Pier, featuring two figures that perform a playful water display every half hour. Created in 1998, it highlights themes of water recycling and is made from salvaged materials. This unique attraction is a popular sight that entertains visitors.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Water Clock is located in Southwold, Suffolk, within the East of England. It is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) known as Suffolk Coast & Heaths.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3303, 1.6869
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Southwold
- Postcode
- IP18 6BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh — 6.2 km
- Official site
- www.southwoldpier.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n6293680141 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Water Clock?
- Water Clock is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP18 6BN), in the parish of Southwold.
- What is Water Clock?
- Water Clock — Public artwork (sculpture) by Tim Hunkin and Will Jackson.
- How do I get to Water Clock?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP18 6BN.
- Is Water Clock a protected site?
- Yes — Water Clock is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Water Clock?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP18 6BN.