Summer Pool

Created by: BHASVIC
Location:  Kindly Seven Dials

Designed by A Level Fine Art students at BHASVIC, this bench celebrates the vibrant creativity and enduring influence of David Hockney. Drawing inspiration from his iconic swimming pool paintings and distinctive landscapes, the design captures Hockney’s bold use of colour, light and perspective. Created as a collaborative student project, the bench invites visitors to pause, reflect and enjoy the playful visual language that has made Hockney one of Britain’s most celebrated artists.

Opening times

Monday – 09:00 – 21:00
Tuesday – 09:00 – 21:00
Wednesday – 09:00 – 21:00
Thursday – 09:00 – 21:00
Friday – 09:00 – 21:00
Saturday – 09:00 – 21:00
Sunday – 09:00 – 21:00

Accessibility

Accessing the sculpture

The sculpture will be situated in Kindly’s shop window. The entrance is on Dyke Road, on the right hand side if facing north.

The entrance is flat and has an automatic door.

Public transport

Buses: The nearest available routes are the Coaster Local 27, 27C, 47, 48, 55, 59, Breeze 77 and the 98 from the Seven Dials stops.

 

Trains: Local and national trains are available from Brighton station.  All platforms and trains are accessible with ramps and extra support available at request. There are also accessible ticket barriers.  If you’re arriving via train, the nearest station to the sculpture is Brighton station. This is up a steep hill, so we recommend that you use local bus services to access this sculpture.

 

Bikes: The nearest Beryl Bay to the sculpture is Seven Dials / Vernon Terrace.

There are Sheffield stands on Dyke Road, on the other side of the road.

What to expect from the location

Noise Levels – 2/10.

The shop is generally quiet, however Dyke Road is a busy road and can be noisy at times. Be particularly aware of sudden sirens and traffic from the surrounding roads.

Parking

The nearest parking is on street parking in nearby roads.

The nearest Blue Badge parking bays are further north on Dyke Road, or on Melville Road outside the post office. Alternatively, you can use a Blue Badge on single or double yellow lines for up to three hours as long as no loading restrictions are in force.

Facilities

The nearest public toilets will be in Brighton Station. These are male, female, and disabled toilets.

A changing place is also available on the east end of the concourse, towards Pret a Manger. A RADAR key is required, or staff are available to help access this on request. This includes a height-adjustable changing bench, a ceiling hoist, a height-adjustable washbasin, and non-slip flooring. This is around a 750-metre distance away.