Follies · South West England
Goldney Hall Grotto
In or near Bristol.
Goldney Hall Grotto — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- SS Great Britain · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Goldney Hall Grotto is a folly in South Wales — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bristol Central parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is SS Great Britain, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area BS8.
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Official information
Goldney Hall Grotto is a historic site featuring a unique grotto and beautiful gardens. Visitors can explore the artistic and architectural elements of the grotto, which is set within the grounds of Goldney Hall.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Goldney Hall Grotto is a folly located in South Wales, within the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its significance in the Severn Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4519, -2.6139
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS8 4TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Nearest railway station
- SS Great Britain — 0.7 km
- Official site
- grainbarge.com
Sources
- osm: w559451490 (ODbL)
- commons: Goldneygrotto.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Goldney Hall Grotto?
- Goldney Hall Grotto is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS8 4TA), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Goldney Hall Grotto?
- Goldney Hall Grotto — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Goldney Hall Grotto?
- The nearest railway station is SS Great Britain, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS8 4TA.
- Is Goldney Hall Grotto a protected site?
- Yes — Goldney Hall Grotto is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Goldney Hall Grotto free to visit?
- Yes, Goldney Hall Grotto is free to enter.
- How do I get to Goldney Hall Grotto?
- The nearest railway station is SS Great Britain, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS8 4TA.