Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber
Brodsworth Hall Eyecatcher
In or near Hooton Pagnell.
Brodsworth Hall Eyecatcher — Folly or eyecatcher.
Steve Fareham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Adwick · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Brodsworth Hall Eyecatcher is a folly in Yorkshire — 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 Doncaster North parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Adwick, about 4.3 km away. Postcode area DN5.
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Official information
Brodsworth Hall is a preserved Victorian country house that showcases its original furnishings and formal gardens. Visitors can explore the ground floor of the hall, enjoy the gardens, and participate in family-friendly activities. The site also features changing exhibitions and volunteer-led tours.
Place summary
Brodsworth Hall Eyecatcher is a folly located in Brodsworth, Yorkshire. This structure is part of the Brodsworth Hall estate, known for its picturesque gardens. It serves as a distinctive architectural feature within the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5568, -1.2403
- District
- Doncaster
- Parish
- Brodsworth
- Postcode
- DN5 7XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Doncaster North
- Nearest railway station
- Adwick — 4.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am - 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w555190733 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brodsworth Hall Eyecatcher?
- Brodsworth Hall Eyecatcher is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN5 7XJ), in the parish of Brodsworth.
- What is Brodsworth Hall Eyecatcher?
- Brodsworth Hall Eyecatcher — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Brodsworth Hall Eyecatcher?
- The nearest railway station is Adwick, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN5 7XJ.
- Is Brodsworth Hall Eyecatcher free to visit?
- Yes, Brodsworth Hall Eyecatcher is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brodsworth Hall Eyecatcher?
- The nearest railway station is Adwick, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN5 7XJ.