Public art & sculpture · East of England
Wells next the Sea Town Sign
In or near Stiffkey.
Wells next the Sea Town Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wells-on-Sea · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wells next the Sea Town Sign is a public art located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2024
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Norfolk Coast SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: HOLKHAM
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
- Ramsar wetland: North Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wells next the Sea Town Sign is a piece of public art located in the East Midlands. This sign serves as a notable landmark in the town, highlighting its identity and local heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.9548, 0.8465
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Wells-next-the-Sea
- Postcode
- NR23 1HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Wells-on-Sea — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/4796441282 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wells next the Sea Town Sign?
- Wells next the Sea Town Sign is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR23 1HE), in the parish of Wells-next-the-Sea.
- What is Wells next the Sea Town Sign?
- Wells next the Sea Town Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wells next the Sea Town Sign?
- The nearest railway station is Wells-on-Sea, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR23 1HE.
- Is Wells next the Sea Town Sign a protected site?
- Yes — Wells next the Sea Town Sign is part of the North Norfolk Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the HOLKHAM National Nature Reserve.
- Is Wells next the Sea Town Sign free to visit?
- Yes, Wells next the Sea Town Sign is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wells next the Sea Town Sign?
- The nearest railway station is Wells-on-Sea, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR23 1HE.