Follies · London
Gunnersbury Park Arch
In or near Tyburn.
Gunnersbury Park Arch — Folly or eyecatcher.
Thomas Nugent — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Acton Town · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Gunnersbury Park Arch 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 0.6 km away. Postcode area W5.
Photo gallery
Official information
Gunnersbury Park Museum, established in 1929, houses a diverse collection of around 50,000 items that reflect the heritage and culture of Ealing and Hounslow. Visitors can explore various permanent exhibitions across multiple galleries, showcasing local history, toys, fashion, and industrial heritage.
Place summary
Gunnersbury Park Arch is a folly located in London, within the unparished area of Hounslow. This structure serves as an ornamental gateway and is situated in Gunnersbury Park.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4996, -0.2870
- District
- Hounslow
- Parish
- Hounslow, unparished area
- Postcode
- W5 4NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hammersmith and Chiswick
- Nearest railway station
- Acton Town — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.visitgunnersbury.org
Sources
- osm: n5320433271 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gunnersbury Park Arch?
- Gunnersbury Park Arch is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W5 4NX), in the parish of Hounslow, unparished area.
- What is Gunnersbury Park Arch?
- Gunnersbury Park Arch — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Gunnersbury Park Arch?
- The nearest railway station is Acton Town, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode W5 4NX.
- Is Gunnersbury Park Arch free to visit?
- Yes, Gunnersbury Park Arch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gunnersbury Park Arch?
- The nearest railway station is Acton Town, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W5 4NX.