Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it — today, from $5.Get it fixed →
The Great Britain Guide

Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber

Ferrand's Folly

In or near Haworth.

Free admission

Ferrand's Folly — a folly in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Stile on footpath off Lee lane, Wilsden - geograph.org.uk - 2435792

Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Bingley · 2.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ferrand's Folly is a folly located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ferrand's Folly is a folly located in Yorkshire. This structure is characterised by its whimsical design, typical of the 18th-century trend for such constructions, intended to serve no practical purpose other than ornamentation.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.8360, -1.8587
District
Bradford
Parish
Wilsden
Postcode
BD16 1UA
Parliamentary constituency
Shipley
Nearest railway station
Bingley2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Stile on footpath off Lee lane, Wilsden - geograph.org.uk - 2435792📷 5

Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Blackhills

Blackhills — a campsite in england yorkshire.

Malt Shovel, Harden - geograph.org.uk - 635728📷 3

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Harden Beck Bridge To West Of Malt Shovel Inn

Harden Beck Bridge To West Of Malt Shovel Inn — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Harden Hall📷 3

Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

Harden Hall

Harden Hall — house in Harden, Bradford, England, UK.

👶
Cottages - Harden Road - geograph.org.uk - 1367975📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Harden War Memorial

Harden War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Geese and Goslings on Coppice Pond - geograph.org.uk - 471268📷 3

Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber

Cuckoos Nest

Cuckoos Nest is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕bradforddistrictparks.org
Outflow from Coppice Pond, St Ives Estate, Harden - geograph.org.uk - 954465📷 3

Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber

St Ives Estate

St Ives Estate — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free👶bradforddistrictparks.org

Where to eat & stay near Ferrand's Folly

Places to stay

Stile on footpath off Lee lane, Wilsden - geograph.org.uk - 2435792📷 5

Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Blackhills

Blackhills — a campsite in england yorkshire.

Where two becks meet - geograph.org.uk - 4854888📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Harden Park Homes

Harden Park Homes — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

hardenparkhomes.co.uk
Footpath across the former Bankfield Estate - geograph.org.uk - 7276683📷 5

Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Bankfield Hotel

Bankfield Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire. 3-star. Brand: Mercure Bradford.

Freemercurebradford.co.uk
Path Through The Squeeze Stile - geograph.org.uk - 8007464📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Crook Farm Caravan Park

Crook Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

The Flappit public house - geograph.org.uk - 4234826📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Topfield

Topfield — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Bridleway to Baildon Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7411797📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Dobrudden Farm Caravan Park

Dobrudden Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Places to eat & drink

Post box, Main Street, Bingley - geograph.org.uk - 7120155📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Old White Horse Inn

Old White Horse Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Service reservoir, Back Lane, Allerton - geograph.org.uk - 5735045📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Duke Of York Public House

The Duke Of York Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Canal near Aireville Mount - geograph.org.uk - 7790810📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Airedale Heifer Public House And Attached Barn

Airedale Heifer Public House And Attached Barn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

OS Cut Benchmark, Keighley Road - geograph.org.uk - 5447205📷 7

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Spotted House Public House

The Spotted House Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Bradford West Footpath 88, Clayton - geograph.org.uk - 7247702📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Old Dolphin Public House

The Old Dolphin Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

The Commercial Inn, James Street - geograph.org.uk - 2098777📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Commercial Inn

The Commercial Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

More follies in this region

Adlington Hall, Cheshire-8354385372📷 5

Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber

Temple of Diana in the Wilderness Garden at Adlington Hall

Temple of Diana in the Wilderness Garden at Adlington Hall — a temple folly in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Admiral Storr's Tower - geograph.org.uk - 2565401📷 3

Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber

Admiral Storr's Tower

Admiral Storr's Tower — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕
Scarborough, The grave of Anne Bronte (1820-1849) - geograph.org.uk - 6663148📷 3

Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber

Anne Bronte's Grave

Anne Bronte's Grave is a folly in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕ksdscarborough.org.uk
Arabella Aufrere's Temple - geograph.org.uk - 2914740📷 3

Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber

Arabella Aufrere's Temple

Arabella Aufrere's Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ferrand's Folly?
Ferrand's Folly is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD16 1UA), in the parish of Wilsden.
What is Ferrand's Folly?
Ferrand's Folly — a folly in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ferrand's Folly?
The nearest railway station is Bingley, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD16 1UA.
Is Ferrand's Folly a protected site?
Yes — Ferrand's Folly is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY National Nature Reserve.
Is Ferrand's Folly free to visit?
Yes, Ferrand's Folly is free to enter.
How do I get to Ferrand's Folly?
The nearest railway station is Bingley, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD16 1UA.