Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
The Concrete Hippopotamus
The Concrete Hippopotamus in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Gerald England — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Concrete Hippopotamus is a public sculpture in England West Midlands, United Kingdom, dating from 1972. 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
The Concrete Hippopotamus is a public art installation located in the West Midlands, established in 1972. This distinctive sculpture is notable for its unconventional material and design, contributing to the region's cultural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5843, -1.9820
- District
- Walsall
- Parish
- Walsall, unparished area
- Postcode
- WS1 1LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Walsall and Bloxwich
- Established
- 1972
- Opening
- Mo-We 08:30-17:00; Fr-Sa 08:30-17:00; PH off
- Official site
- go.walsall.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q47455447 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Concrete Hippopotamus?
- The Concrete Hippopotamus is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS1 1LG), in the parish of Walsall, unparished area.
- When was The Concrete Hippopotamus built?
- Built or established in 1972.
- Is The Concrete Hippopotamus free to visit?
- Yes, The Concrete Hippopotamus is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Concrete Hippopotamus?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WS1 1LG. It sits within the Walsall and Bloxwich parliamentary constituency.