Public art & sculpture · North East England
What Lies Beneath Us
In or near City of Durham.
What Lies Beneath Us in England North East, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
What Lies Beneath Us is a public sculpture in England North East, United Kingdom. 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
360° viewimagery from 2018
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Place summary
What Lies Beneath Us is a public art installation located in North-East England. The work features a unique design and engages with themes of history and environment. It contributes to the region's cultural landscape, enhancing the public's interaction with art in an outdoor setting.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7686, -1.5739
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- City of Durham
- Postcode
- DH1 3LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.dur.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q136914712 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is What Lies Beneath Us?
- What Lies Beneath Us is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3LY), in the parish of City of Durham.
- What is What Lies Beneath Us?
- What Lies Beneath Us in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to What Lies Beneath Us?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 3LY.
- Is What Lies Beneath Us free to visit?
- Yes, What Lies Beneath Us is free to enter.
- How do I get to What Lies Beneath Us?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3LY.