Follies · South East England
Grotto
In or near Lillingstone Dayrell.
Grotto — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Grotto is a folly in 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 Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency. Postcode area MK18.
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Place summary
The Grotto is a folly located in Stowe, within the West Midlands. This structure is notable for its architectural design, contributing to the area's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0318, -1.0154
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Stowe
- Postcode
- MK18 5EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Buckingham and Bletchley
Sources
- osm: w137729381 (ODbL)
- commons: Grotto Stowe Geograph-2472741-by-Trevor-Rickard.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grotto?
- Grotto is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK18 5EH), in the parish of Stowe.
- What is Grotto?
- Grotto — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Grotto?
- Drivers can use postcode MK18 5EH.
- Is Grotto free to visit?
- Yes, Grotto is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grotto?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK18 5EH. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency.