Follies · South East England
Clandon Park Grotto
In or near Wonersh.
Clandon Park Grotto — Folly or eyecatcher.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Clandon · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Clandon Park Grotto is a folly in Surrey, London — 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 Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Guildford parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Clandon, about 1.6 km away. Postcode area GU4.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clandon Park Grotto is a folly located in West Clandon, Surrey, within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This structure is notable for its decorative design, contributing to the historical landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2497, -0.5058
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- West Clandon
- Postcode
- GU4 7RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Guildford
- Nearest railway station
- Clandon — 1.6 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n5322079083 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clandon Park Grotto?
- Clandon Park Grotto is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU4 7RG), in the parish of West Clandon.
- What is Clandon Park Grotto?
- Clandon Park Grotto — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Clandon Park Grotto?
- The nearest railway station is Clandon, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU4 7RG.
- Is Clandon Park Grotto a protected site?
- Yes — Clandon Park Grotto is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Clandon Park Grotto free to visit?
- Yes, Clandon Park Grotto is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clandon Park Grotto?
- The nearest railway station is Clandon, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU4 7RG.