Follies · South West England
Minerva's Temple
In or near Bathford.
Minerva's Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Minerva's Temple 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 Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bath parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area BA2.
Photo gallery
Official information
Minerva's Temple is an art museum located in Bath, showcasing a diverse collection of artworks. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and enjoy a creative atmosphere that fosters community engagement.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Minerva's Temple is a folly located in South-East England, within the unparished area of Bath and North East Somerset (postcode BA2). The structure is situated in a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) as part of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI, and it lies within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.3865, -2.3492
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA2 6NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Mon-Sat: 10am to 5pm; Sun (& Bank Holidays): 11am to 5pm
Sources
- osm: w557677547 (ODbL)
- commons: Minervas Temple, Sydney Gardens, Bath (geograph 3829597).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Minerva's Temple?
- Minerva's Temple is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 6NT), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Minerva's Temple?
- Minerva's Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Minerva's Temple?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 6NT.
- Is Minerva's Temple a protected site?
- Yes — Minerva's Temple is part of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Minerva's Temple free to visit?
- Yes, Minerva's Temple is free to enter.
- How do I get to Minerva's Temple?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 6NT.