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Follies · South East England

Ionic Rotunda

In or near Tillington.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Ionic Rotunda — Folly or eyecatcher.

Ionic Rotunda, follies in West Sussex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Stopham Road · 7.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Ionic Rotunda is a folly in West Sussex, South-East England — 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 Arundel and South Downs parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Stopham Road, about 7.1 km away. Postcode area GU28.

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Place summary

The Ionic Rotunda is a folly located in Petworth, West Sussex, South-East England. This architectural feature is noted for its classical design, characteristic of the period's aesthetic.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.9926, -0.6111
County
West Sussex
District
Chichester
Parish
Petworth
Postcode
GU28 0HA
Parliamentary constituency
Arundel and South Downs
Nearest railway station
Stopham Road7.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ionic Rotunda?
Ionic Rotunda is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU28 0HA), in the parish of Petworth.
What is Ionic Rotunda?
Ionic Rotunda — Folly or eyecatcher.
How do I get to Ionic Rotunda?
The nearest railway station is Stopham Road, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU28 0HA.
Is Ionic Rotunda free to visit?
Yes, Ionic Rotunda is free to enter.
How do I get to Ionic Rotunda?
The nearest railway station is Stopham Road, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU28 0HA.