Follies · London
Crystal Grotto
In or near Cobham.
Crystal Grotto — Folly or eyecatcher.
Marathon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Crystal 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. It sits within the Runnymede and Weybridge parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon, about 3.1 km away. Postcode area KT11.
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Place summary
Crystal Grotto is a folly located in Elmbridge, Surrey, London. This decorative structure is notable for its aesthetic design, contributing to the area's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3282, -0.4305
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Elmbridge
- Parish
- Elmbridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT11 1DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Runnymede and Weybridge
- Nearest railway station
- Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon — 3.1 km
- Opening
- Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
Sources
- osm: w596181306 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crystal Grotto?
- Crystal Grotto is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode KT11 1DL), in the parish of Elmbridge, unparished area.
- What is Crystal Grotto?
- Crystal Grotto — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Crystal Grotto?
- The nearest railway station is Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT11 1DL.
- Is Crystal Grotto free to visit?
- Yes, Crystal Grotto is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crystal Grotto?
- The nearest railway station is Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT11 1DL.