Follies · London
Gothic Ruins
In or near Tyburn.
Gothic Ruins — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Acton Town · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gothic Ruins is a folly in 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 Hammersmith and Chiswick parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Acton Town, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area W3.
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Place summary
Gothic Ruins is a folly located in London, within the unparished area of Hounslow, postcode W3. This structure is notable for its architectural style, reflecting the Gothic revival movement.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4993, -0.2839
- District
- Hounslow
- Parish
- Hounslow, unparished area
- Postcode
- W3 8LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hammersmith and Chiswick
- Nearest railway station
- Acton Town — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: w844337701 (ODbL)
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Gunnersbury Cemetery
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gothic Ruins?
- Gothic Ruins is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W3 8LB), in the parish of Hounslow, unparished area.
- What is Gothic Ruins?
- Gothic Ruins — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Gothic Ruins?
- The nearest railway station is Acton Town, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode W3 8LB.
- Is Gothic Ruins free to visit?
- Yes, Gothic Ruins is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gothic Ruins?
- The nearest railway station is Acton Town, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W3 8LB.