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Follies · South East England

Cowdray Park Temple

In or near Lodsworth.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Cowdray Park Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.

Black Swan - geograph.org.uk - 260032

Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Holycombe Junction · 9.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cowdray Park Temple is a folly in West 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. It sits within the Arundel and South Downs parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Holycombe Junction, about 9.4 km away. Postcode area GU28.

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Place summary

Cowdray Park Temple is a folly located in Lodsworth, West Sussex, South-East England. This structure is part of the Cowdray Estate and adds to the historical landscape of the area. Its design reflects the 18th-century trend of incorporating ornamental buildings within parkland.

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Coordinates
50.9918, -0.6982
County
West Sussex
District
Chichester
Parish
Lodsworth
Postcode
GU28 9BX
Parliamentary constituency
Arundel and South Downs
Nearest railway station
Holycombe Junction9.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cowdray Park Temple?
Cowdray Park Temple is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU28 9BX), in the parish of Lodsworth.
What is Cowdray Park Temple?
Cowdray Park Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.
How do I get to Cowdray Park Temple?
The nearest railway station is Holycombe Junction, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU28 9BX.
Is Cowdray Park Temple free to visit?
Yes, Cowdray Park Temple is free to enter.
How do I get to Cowdray Park Temple?
Drivers can navigate to postcode GU28 9BX. It sits within the Arundel and South Downs parliamentary constituency.