Follies · East of England
Queen Annes Summerhouse
In or near Ickwell.
Queen Annes Summerhouse — Folly or eyecatcher.
Dennis simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Biggleswade · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Queen Annes Summerhouse 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 North Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Biggleswade, about 4.9 km away. Postcode area SG18.
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Place summary
Queen Anne's Summerhouse is a folly located in Old Warden, London. This structure is notable for its historical significance within the context of 18th-century garden architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0806, -0.3327
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Old Warden
- Postcode
- SG18 9EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Biggleswade — 4.9 km
- Official site
- www.landmarktrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w162251593 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Queen Annes Summerhouse?
- Queen Annes Summerhouse is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SG18 9EB), in the parish of Old Warden.
- What is Queen Annes Summerhouse?
- Queen Annes Summerhouse — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Queen Annes Summerhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Biggleswade, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG18 9EB.
- Is Queen Annes Summerhouse free to visit?
- Yes, Queen Annes Summerhouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Queen Annes Summerhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Biggleswade, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG18 9EB.