Public art & sculpture · London
Woodhenge
In or near Lambourne.
Woodhenge — Public artwork (sculpture) by Jeff Higley.
Richard Hoare — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grange Hill · 2.2 km
- Free entry
About
Woodhenge is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Jeff Higley.". Coordinates: 51.6146°, 0.1244°.
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Official information
Woodhenge is a sculptural installation located within Hainault Forest, featuring a series of carvings that represent various life cycles of creatures found in the area. It serves as a focal point for a Nature Trail, which includes an outdoor classroom and performance space, created through community workshops. Visitors can enjoy the sculptures and the natural surroundings of the forest.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hainault Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woodhenge is a prehistoric monument located in the London region, within the unparished area of Redbridge (postcode IG6). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both Hainault Forest and Epping Forest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6146, 0.1244
- District
- Redbridge
- Parish
- Redbridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- IG6 3XQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ilford North
- Nearest railway station
- Grange Hill — 2.2 km
- Official site
- www.hainaultforest.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n5684677711 (ODbL)
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Parks · 0.9 km
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Forts · 1.6 km
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Campsites · 2.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodhenge?
- Woodhenge is in London, United Kingdom (postcode IG6 3XQ), in the parish of Redbridge, unparished area.
- What is Woodhenge?
- Woodhenge — Public artwork (sculpture) by Jeff Higley.
- How do I get to Woodhenge?
- The nearest railway station is Grange Hill, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IG6 3XQ.
- Is Woodhenge a protected site?
- Yes — Woodhenge is part of the Hainault Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Woodhenge?
- The nearest railway station is Grange Hill, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IG6 3XQ.