Castles · South East England
Dinton Folly
In or near Stone.
Dinton Folly — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesbury Vale Parkway · 4.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dinton Folly is a castle located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dinton Folly is a castle located in the West Midlands. This structure is a notable example of a folly, reflecting the architectural whims of the period in which it was built.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7973, -0.8915
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Dinton-with-Ford and Upton
- Postcode
- HP17 8UX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Buckinghamshire
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesbury Vale Parkway — 4.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/188147808 (ODbL)
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Stone
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Vineyards · 2.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dinton Folly?
- Dinton Folly is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP17 8UX), in the parish of Dinton-with-Ford and Upton.
- What is Dinton Folly?
- Dinton Folly — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dinton Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP17 8UX.
- Is Dinton Folly a protected site?
- Yes — Dinton Folly is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Dinton Folly charge admission?
- Dinton Folly typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dinton Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP17 8UX.