Follies · East of England
Oakes Folly
In or near Great Whelnetham.
Oakes Folly — a folly in england-east, United Kingdom.
Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bury St Edmunds · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Oakes Folly is a folly located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Oakes Folly is a folly located in the East of England. It is notable for its architectural features typical of 18th-century garden structures. The folly serves as a decorative element in the landscape rather than a functional building.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.2183, 0.7289
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Nowton
- Postcode
- IP29 5LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Bury St Edmunds — 4.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/13430457801 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Nowton Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.0 km
Nowton Park
Country parks · 0.5 km
Hardwick House
Stately homes · 1.8 km
Great Welnetham
Villages · 1.9 km
Great Whelnetham
Towns & cities · 2.0 km
Hawstead Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.2 km
All Saints Church, Hawstead
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Church of St Thomas à Becket, Great Whelnetham
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Dragonfly Hotel
Hotels · 2.5 km
Theatre Royal
Theatres · 2.6 km
Theatre Royal
Open-air theatres · 2.6 km
Learning Support, Western Area Education Office
Natural landmarks · 2.6 km
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Hardwick House
Hardwick House — former manor house in Suffolk, England.
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Great Whelnetham
Great Whelnetham — village in West Suffolk, Suffolk, United Kingdom.
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Hawstead Village Sign
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Where to eat & stay near Oakes Folly
Places to stay
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📷 7Hotels · East of England
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Angel Hotel
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📷 5B&Bs · East of England
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Places to eat & drink
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The Nutshell
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📷 7Restaurants · East of England
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The Market Tavern Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Rising Sun Public House
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The Bushel Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oakes Folly?
- Oakes Folly is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP29 5LY), in the parish of Nowton.
- What is Oakes Folly?
- Oakes Folly — a folly in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oakes Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP29 5LY.
- Is Oakes Folly free to visit?
- Yes, Oakes Folly is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oakes Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP29 5LY.