Follies · West Midlands
Lodge
In or near Donington.
Lodge — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cosford · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lodge 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 The Wrekin parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cosford, about 1.3 km away. Postcode area TF11.
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Place summary
Lodge is a folly located in the West Midlands, within the parish of Tong. It is noted for its distinctive architectural style, serving as a decorative structure rather than a functional building.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6567, -2.2994
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Tong
- Postcode
- TF11 8PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- The Wrekin
- Nearest railway station
- Cosford — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: w560971914 (ODbL)
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lodge?
- Lodge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF11 8PN), in the parish of Tong.
- What is Lodge?
- Lodge — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Lodge?
- The nearest railway station is Cosford, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TF11 8PN.
- Is Lodge free to visit?
- Yes, Lodge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lodge?
- The nearest railway station is Cosford, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TF11 8PN.