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Follies · South East England

Brightling Temple

In or near Brightling.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Brightling Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.

The Rotunda Temple - geograph.org.uk - 64081

Janet Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Robertsbridge · 6.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Brightling Temple is a folly in East Sussex, South-East England — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. The site is within the High Weald National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Bexhill and Battle parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Robertsbridge, about 6.2 km away. Postcode area TN32.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Brightling Temple is a folly located in Brightling, East Sussex, within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This structure serves as a notable example of 18th-century architecture designed to enhance the landscape.

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Coordinates
50.9578, 0.3912
County
East Sussex
District
Rother
Parish
Brightling
Postcode
TN32 5HR
Parliamentary constituency
Bexhill and Battle
Nearest railway station
Robertsbridge6.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brightling Temple?
Brightling Temple is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN32 5HR), in the parish of Brightling.
What is Brightling Temple?
Brightling Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.
How do I get to Brightling Temple?
The nearest railway station is Robertsbridge, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN32 5HR.
Is Brightling Temple a protected site?
Yes — Brightling Temple is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
Is Brightling Temple free to visit?
Yes, Brightling Temple is free to enter.
How do I get to Brightling Temple?
The nearest railway station is Robertsbridge, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN32 5HR.