Public art & sculpture · London
Watford Hornet
In or near Aldenham.
Watford Hornet in England London, United Kingdom.
R Westcott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Watford High Street · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Watford Hornet is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 2000. 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.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Watford Hornet is a public art installation located in London, established in 2000. This piece is notable for its distinctive design, representing the local football club's mascot.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6556, -0.3967
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Watford
- Parish
- Watford, unparished area
- Postcode
- WD17 1JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Watford
- Established
- 2000
- Nearest railway station
- Watford High Street — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q130779981 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Watford Hornet?
- Watford Hornet is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode WD17 1JZ), in the parish of Watford, unparished area.
- What is Watford Hornet?
- Watford Hornet in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Watford Hornet?
- The nearest railway station is Watford High Street, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode WD17 1JZ.
- When was Watford Hornet built?
- Built or established in 2000.
- Is Watford Hornet a protected site?
- Yes — Watford Hornet is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Watford Hornet free to visit?
- Yes, Watford Hornet is free to enter.
- How do I get to Watford Hornet?
- The nearest railway station is Watford High Street, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WD17 1JZ.