Follies · West Midlands
Greenway Bank Grotto
Greenway Bank Grotto — Folly or eyecatcher.
Jonathan Kington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kidsgrove · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Greenway Bank Grotto is a folly in Staffordshire, the West 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 Staffordshire Moorlands parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kidsgrove, about 5.2 km away. Postcode area ST8.
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Place summary
Greenway Bank Grotto is a folly located in Brown Edge, Staffordshire, within the West Midlands. It is notable for its unique architectural design and contributes to the area's landscape. The structure is part of the local heritage, reflecting the historical interest in ornamental buildings.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0948, -2.1679
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parish
- Brown Edge
- Postcode
- ST8 7QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Nearest railway station
- Kidsgrove — 5.2 km
Sources
- osm: w556797034 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greenway Bank Grotto?
- Greenway Bank Grotto is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST8 7QX), in the parish of Brown Edge.
- What is Greenway Bank Grotto?
- Greenway Bank Grotto — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Greenway Bank Grotto?
- The nearest railway station is Kidsgrove, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST8 7QX.
- Is Greenway Bank Grotto free to visit?
- Yes, Greenway Bank Grotto is free to enter.
- How do I get to Greenway Bank Grotto?
- The nearest railway station is Kidsgrove, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST8 7QX.