Follies · South East England
Cobham Cottage Summerhouse
In or near Tingewick.
Cobham Cottage Summerhouse — Folly or eyecatcher.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Cobham Cottage Summerhouse is a folly in the West Midlands — 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 Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency. Postcode area MK18.
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Official information
The Buckinghamshire Military Museum Trust preserves the military heritage of Buckinghamshire, showcasing collections related to local military units from the 1500s onwards. Visitors can explore uniforms, weapons, and documents that reflect the history and social impact of these amateur military forces.
Place summary
Cobham Cottage Summerhouse is a folly located in Buckingham, within the West Midlands. This structure is noted for its distinctive architectural style, contributing to the area's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0015, -0.9893
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Buckingham
- Postcode
- MK18 1ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Buckingham and Bletchley
- Phone
- 01280 823020
Sources
- osm: w560088148 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cobham Cottage Summerhouse?
- Cobham Cottage Summerhouse is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK18 1ND), in the parish of Buckingham.
- What is Cobham Cottage Summerhouse?
- Cobham Cottage Summerhouse — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Cobham Cottage Summerhouse?
- Drivers can use postcode MK18 1ND.
- Is Cobham Cottage Summerhouse free to visit?
- Yes, Cobham Cottage Summerhouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cobham Cottage Summerhouse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK18 1ND. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency.