Follies · London
Old Market Cross
In or near Goffs Oak.
Old Market Cross — Folly or eyecatcher.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Turkey Street · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Market Cross is a folly in London — 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 Enfield North parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Turkey Street, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area EN2.
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Official information
Myddelton House Gardens is an eight-acre botanical garden that was the lifelong home of horticulturist E.A. Bowles. Visitors can explore a variety of plants, including a heritage kitchen garden and a Victorian Glasshouse, as well as enjoy features like the New River and the Rock Garden.
Place summary
Old Market Cross is a folly located in the unparished area of Enfield, London, postcode EN2. It is notable for its historical significance and contribution to the local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6742, -0.0609
- District
- Enfield
- Parish
- Enfield, unparished area
- Postcode
- EN2 9HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Enfield North
- Phone
- 03000 030 610
- Nearest railway station
- Turkey Street — 1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10:00 - 16:00
- Official site
- www.visitleevalley.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w556704881 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Myddelton House Gardens
Gardens · 0.1 km
Iron Bridge In The Grounds Of Myddelton House
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Myddelton House
Gardens · 0.1 km
Elsyng Palace
Hill forts · 0.4 km
Bulls Cross
Chapels · 0.5 km
Capel House
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Forty Hall Museum
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Forty Hall
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Enfield Crematorium
Cemeteries · 0.8 km
Bullsmoor
Chapels · 1.0 km
Hackney Downs and Cheshunt Line
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
The Hermitage and Stable Building to The Hermitage
Historic houses · 1.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Market Cross?
- Old Market Cross is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EN2 9HG), in the parish of Enfield, unparished area.
- What is Old Market Cross?
- Old Market Cross — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Old Market Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Turkey Street, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN2 9HG.
- Is Old Market Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Old Market Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Market Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Turkey Street, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN2 9HG.