Follies · London
Potomac boat House Folly
In or near Tyburn.
Potomac boat House Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Bridge · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Potomac boat House Folly 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 Brentford and Isleworth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kew Bridge, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area TW8.
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Official information
The London Museum of Water and Steam is dedicated to showcasing the history of London's public water supply and the engineering marvels that supported it. Visitors can explore the largest collection of stationary steam engines in the world, set in the historic Kew Bridge Waterworks.
Place summary
Potomac Boat House Folly is a folly located in London, within the unparished area of Hounslow (postcode TW8). Its distinctive design reflects the architectural whims of the 18th century, contributing to the area's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4930, -0.2911
- District
- Hounslow
- Parish
- Hounslow, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW8 9AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brentford and Isleworth
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Bridge — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.waterandsteam.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w550897399 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Brentford Community Stadium
Stadiums · 0.3 km
Katyn 1940 War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Gunnersbury Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.4 km
London Museum of Water and Steam
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Kew Bridge railway station
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Hindley Waterwheel
Watermills · 0.5 km
Great Engine House, Kew Bridge Pumping House
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Metropolitan Water Board Pump House Tower, Kew Bridge
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Q Theatre
Theatres · 0.5 km
Gunnersbury Park
Parks · 0.6 km
Musical Museum
Museums · 0.6 km
The Musical Museum
Museums · 0.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Potomac boat House Folly?
- Potomac boat House Folly is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW8 9AN), in the parish of Hounslow, unparished area.
- What is Potomac boat House Folly?
- Potomac boat House Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Potomac boat House Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Kew Bridge, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW8 9AN.
- Is Potomac boat House Folly free to visit?
- Yes, Potomac boat House Folly is free to enter.
- How do I get to Potomac boat House Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Kew Bridge, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW8 9AN.