Follies · London
Brent river Weir Folly
In or near Tyburn.
Brent river Weir Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.
David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Brent Cross · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Brent river Weir Folly is a folly in 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 Hendon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Brent Cross, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area NW11.
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Official information
Brent River Weir Folly is a community-focused venue that has been part of the local area since 1891. It hosts daily minyanim and regular educational sessions for both men and women.
Place summary
Brent River Weir Folly is a folly located in the London region, specifically within the unparished area of Barnet, postcode NW11. It serves as an architectural curiosity along the Brent River, contributing to the area's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5816, -0.2126
- District
- Barnet
- Parish
- Barnet, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW11 9LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hendon
- Nearest railway station
- Brent Cross — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.machzikehadath.com
Sources
- osm: n5320416526 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brent river Weir Folly?
- Brent river Weir Folly is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW11 9LG), in the parish of Barnet, unparished area.
- What is Brent river Weir Folly?
- Brent river Weir Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Brent river Weir Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Brent Cross, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW11 9LG.
- Is Brent river Weir Folly free to visit?
- Yes, Brent river Weir Folly is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brent river Weir Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Brent Cross, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW11 9LG.