The Peter Pan statue is a bronze sculpture in Kensington Gardens, near a pond and Kensington Palace. Commissioned by J.M. Barrie and placed here in 1912, it shows Peter standing on a tree stump as fairies, rabbits, squirrels and mice climb around him. Look closely at the figures and their details, then pause by the water, where ducks and birds add to the quiet park setting. It makes a compact stop for readers of Barrie’s stories and anyone exploring the gardens.
Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens
J.M. Barrie commissioned the statue, which was placed in Kensington Gardens in 1912. Its location connects with Barrie’s story “The Little White Bird”: Peter lands his bird-nest boat at this spot.
The bronze composition places Peter at the top of a tree stump, with fairies, rabbits, squirrels and mice climbing around him. Take a closer look at the figures rather than viewing the sculpture only from a distance.
FAQ
Where is the Peter Pan statue?
It is in Kensington Gardens, near a pond and Kensington Palace.
Who commissioned the Peter Pan statue?
J.M. Barrie commissioned the bronze sculpture. It was placed in the gardens in 1912.
What is shown on the statue?
Peter Pan stands on a tree stump, surrounded by fairies, rabbits, squirrels and mice.
