Follies · South East England
Medmenham Abbey Folly
In or near Medmenham.
Medmenham Abbey Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Henley-on-Thames · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Medmenham Abbey Folly is a folly in 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. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Wycombe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Henley-on-Thames, about 4.5 km away. Postcode area SL7.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Medmenham Abbey Folly is a folly located in Medmenham, South-East England, within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The structure is notable for its picturesque design and setting, contributing to the scenic landscape of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5475, -0.8377
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Medmenham
- Postcode
- SL7 2HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wycombe
- Nearest railway station
- Henley-on-Thames — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: w556752142 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Medmenham Abbey Folly?
- Medmenham Abbey Folly is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SL7 2HB), in the parish of Medmenham.
- What is Medmenham Abbey Folly?
- Medmenham Abbey Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Medmenham Abbey Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Henley-on-Thames, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SL7 2HB.
- Is Medmenham Abbey Folly a protected site?
- Yes — Medmenham Abbey Folly is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Medmenham Abbey Folly free to visit?
- Yes, Medmenham Abbey Folly is free to enter.
- How do I get to Medmenham Abbey Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Henley-on-Thames, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SL7 2HB.