Follies · East of England
Audley End Lion Gate
In or near Littlebury.
Audley End Lion Gate — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Audley End Miniature Railway · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Audley End Lion Gate is a folly in Essex, London — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the North West Essex parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Audley End Miniature Railway, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area CB11.
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Place summary
Audley End Lion Gate is a folly located in Saffron Walden, Essex, London. This structure serves as an entrance to Audley End House and is notable for its decorative lion motifs.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0197, 0.2186
- County
- Essex
- District
- Uttlesford
- Parish
- Saffron Walden
- Postcode
- CB11 4JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Audley End Miniature Railway — 0.1 km
Sources
- osm: n261743303 (ODbL)
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Gardens · 0.2 km
Audley End House
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Organic Kitchen Garden
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Saffron Screen
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Bethnal Green and King's Lynn Line
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Springwood column
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Saffron Walden Amazes
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Uttlesford
Museums · 1.2 km
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Audley End Miniature Railway
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Adam Bridge, Audley End
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Audley End House and Gardens
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Audley End House
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Organic Kitchen Garden
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Audley End Lion Gate?
- Audley End Lion Gate is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB11 4JB), in the parish of Saffron Walden.
- What is Audley End Lion Gate?
- Audley End Lion Gate — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Audley End Lion Gate?
- The nearest railway station is Audley End Miniature Railway, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB11 4JB.
- Is Audley End Lion Gate free to visit?
- Yes, Audley End Lion Gate is free to enter.
- How do I get to Audley End Lion Gate?
- The nearest railway station is Audley End Miniature Railway, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB11 4JB.