Winged Figure, London

#432 among attractions in London

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Winged Figure is a 1963 sculpture by British artist Barbara Hepworth. One of Hepworth's best known works, it has been displayed in London since April 1963, on Holles Street near the junction with Oxford Street, mounted on the south-east side of the John Lewis department store. It is estimated that the sculpture is seen by approximately 200 million people each year. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'54"N, 0°8'40"W

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City of Westminster (West End)London United Kingdom

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Winged Figure – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oxford Street, Bond Street, South Molton Street, Conduit Street.

~560 ftE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Oxford Street, London
3 min walk • Oxford Street in London, United Kingdom, stands as a bustling epicenter of contemporary retail, a shopping district that attracts both locals and tourists alike. Stretching approximately 1.9 kilometers through the heart of the city, this vibrant thoroughfare boasts...
~930 ftS
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Bond Street, London
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's West End, Bond Street is an emblem of luxury and a beacon for those with a penchant for high-end shopping. Established in the 18th century, this prestigious shopping district has long been associated with sophistication and the finer...
~920 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
South Molton Street, London
5 min walk • South Molton Street is a street in Mayfair, London, that runs from Oxford Street to Brook Street. Bond Street Underground station is at the north end of the street. The street was built in the mid-18th century as part of the Conduit Mead Estate. It was extensively rebuilt around 1900, but many of the original Georgian houses remain.
~1230 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Conduit Street, London
6 min walk • Conduit Street is a street in Mayfair, London. It connects Bond Street to Regent Street.
~1300 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
St Christopher's Place, London
7 min walk • St. Christopher's Place is a short pedestrianised shopping street in Marylebone, central London between Oxford Street and Wigmore Street. Its retail units are smaller and higher-end than the major chains located on Oxford Street, similar to nearby South Molton Street.
~910 ftS
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Handel & Hendrix in London, London
5 min walk • Handel & Hendrix in London is a museum in Mayfair, London, dedicated to the lives and works of the German-born British baroque composer George Frideric Handel and the American rock singer-guitarist Jimi Hendrix, who lived at 25 and 23 Brook Street respectively.
~710 ftNE
Nightlife, Cinema
Regent Street Cinema, London
4 min walk • The Regent Street Cinema is an independent British Cinema located on Regent Street, London. Opened in 1848 and regarded as "the birthplace of British cinema", the cinema featured the first motion picture shown in the United Kingdom.
~1160 ftN
Church, Georgian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
All Souls Church, London
6 min walk • All Souls Church is a conservative evangelical Anglican church in central London, situated in Langham Place in Marylebone, at the north end of Regent Street. It was designed in Regency style by John Nash and consecrated in 1824. As it is directly opposite Broadcasting House, the BBC often broadcasts from the church.
~490 ftNW
Museum
Royal College of Nursing, London
3 min walk • The Royal College of Nursing is a registered trade union in the United Kingdom for those in the profession of nursing. It was founded in 1916, receiving its royal charter in 1928. Queen Elizabeth II is the patron. The majority of members are registered nurses; however student nurses and healthcare assistants are also members.
~330 ftE
Church
Regent Hall, London
2 min walk • The Regent Hall is a Salvation Army centre on London's Oxford Street. It is one of the oldest centres in London having been founded by the founder of the army, William Booth in 1882. The church is known as the "Rink", because it was formerly a skating rink.
~1010 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Wigmore Hall, London
5 min walk • Wigmore Hall is a concert hall located at 36 Wigmore Street, London. Originally called Bechstein Hall, it specialises in performances of chamber music, early music, vocal music and song recitals.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Winged Figure?

Nearby attractions include Old Cavendish Street, London (2 min walk), Regent Hall, London (2 min walk), Hanover Square, London (3 min walk), Royal College of Nursing, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Winged Figure by public transport?

The nearest stations to Winged Figure:

Bus

Oxford Circus Station / John Lewis • Lines: 390, 7, 98, N207, N7, N98 (1 min walk)
Oxford Circus Station / Harewood Place • Lines: 7, 98, N7, N98 (1 min walk)

Metro

Oxford Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Central, Victoria (4 min walk)
Bond Street • Lines: Central, Jubilee (6 min walk)

Train

London Marylebone (27 min walk)
Charing Cross (27 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (30 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (33 min walk)