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Follies · East Midlands

George Byron

In or near Linby.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

George Byron is a folly in the United Kingdom.

Church of St Mary Magdalene, Hucknall - geograph.org.uk - 8108684

Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Hucknall · 0.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

George Byron is a folly in Nottinghamshire, the East 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 Sherwood Forest parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hucknall, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area NG15.

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Place summary

George Byron is a folly located in the East Midlands, specifically in Nottinghamshire's unparished area of Ashfield. It is notable for its architectural significance and is associated with the poet Lord Byron.

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

Coordinates
53.0390, -1.2059
County
Nottinghamshire
District
Ashfield
Parish
Ashfield, unparished area
Postcode
NG15 7AZ
Parliamentary constituency
Sherwood Forest
Nearest railway station
Hucknall0.7 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near George Byron

Places to stay

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Hotels · East Midlands

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Campsites · East Midlands

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Frequently asked questions

Where is George Byron?
George Byron is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG15 7AZ), in the parish of Ashfield, unparished area.
What is George Byron?
George Byron is a folly in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to George Byron?
The nearest railway station is Hucknall, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG15 7AZ.
Is George Byron free to visit?
Yes, George Byron is free to enter.
How do I get to George Byron?
The nearest railway station is Hucknall, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG15 7AZ.