Public art & sculpture · London
The Southwark Needle
The Southwark Needle in England London, United Kingdom.
Lauren — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Southwark Needle is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 1998. 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 Southwark Needle is a public art installation located in London, established in 1998. It serves as a notable landmark within the area, contributing to the urban landscape with its distinctive design.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5062, -0.0881
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 2PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bermondsey and Old Southwark
- Phone
- +44 20 7403 6333
- Established
- 1998
- Opening
- Mo-Fr 10:30-17:00; Sa-Su 10:00-18:00
Sources
- wikidata: Q109520440 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Southwark Needle?
- The Southwark Needle is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 2PF), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- When was The Southwark Needle built?
- Built or established in 1998.
- Is The Southwark Needle free to visit?
- Yes, The Southwark Needle is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Southwark Needle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 2PF. It sits within the Bermondsey and Old Southwark parliamentary constituency.