Public art & sculpture · South East England
Weather is a third
In or near Capel-le-Ferne.
Weather is a third — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Oast House Archive — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Weather is a third is a public art located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Antony Gormley Artworks feature a series of cast-iron figures that explore the relationship between the human body and space. These sculptures are designed to reflect on the experience of being alive and alone, and are placed in various locations, including Folkestone's Harbour Arm.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Weather is a third is a public art installation located in South-East England. It features a unique interpretation of meteorological themes and engages with the local environment. The installation contributes to the region's cultural landscape, showcasing contemporary artistic practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0760, 1.1948
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT20 1QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 2 km
- Official site
- www.creativefolkestone.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/8586102892 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Weather is a third?
- Weather is a third is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 1QH), in the parish of Folkestone.
- What is Weather is a third?
- Weather is a third — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Weather is a third?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT20 1QH.
- Is Weather is a third a protected site?
- Yes — Weather is a third is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Weather is a third free to visit?
- Yes, Weather is a third is free to enter.
- How do I get to Weather is a third?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 1QH.