Public art & sculpture · South East England
Wave Seat
In or near Coventry.
Wave Seat in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wave Seat is a public sculpture in England East Midlands, United Kingdom, dating from 1998. 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.
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Place summary
Wave Seat is a public art installation located in the East Midlands, established in 1998. It is designed to provide a functional seating area while also serving as an artistic feature in the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4149, -1.5103
- District
- Coventry
- Parish
- Coventry, unparished area
- Postcode
- CV1 4EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Coventry North West
- Established
- 1998
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q84355247 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wave Seat?
- Wave Seat is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV1 4EZ), in the parish of Coventry, unparished area.
- What is Wave Seat?
- Wave Seat in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wave Seat?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV1 4EZ.
- When was Wave Seat built?
- Built or established in 1998.
- Who owns Wave Seat?
- Wave Seat is owned by Coventry City Council.
- Is Wave Seat free to visit?
- Yes, Wave Seat is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wave Seat?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV1 4EZ.