Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber
Brocklesby Grotto
In or near North Killingholme.
Brocklesby Grotto — Folly or eyecatcher.
Chris — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Habrough · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Brocklesby Grotto is a folly in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire — 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 a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Gainsborough parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Habrough, about 3.1 km away. Postcode area DN41.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Brocklesby Grotto is a folly located in the parish of Brocklesby, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Humber Estuary and is also recognised under the RAMSAR convention.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5796, -0.2830
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- West Lindsey
- Parish
- Brocklesby
- Postcode
- DN41 8PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gainsborough
- Nearest railway station
- Habrough — 3.1 km
Sources
- osm: w554927263 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brocklesby Grotto?
- Brocklesby Grotto is in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN41 8PN), in the parish of Brocklesby.
- What is Brocklesby Grotto?
- Brocklesby Grotto — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Brocklesby Grotto?
- The nearest railway station is Habrough, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN41 8PN.
- Is Brocklesby Grotto a protected site?
- Yes — Brocklesby Grotto is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Brocklesby Grotto free to visit?
- Yes, Brocklesby Grotto is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brocklesby Grotto?
- The nearest railway station is Habrough, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN41 8PN.