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Follies · South West England

Ram Mohan Roy

In or near Bristol.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Ram Mohan Roy is a folly in the United Kingdom.

The epitaph of Raja Rammohun Roy Bahadoor at the Arnos Vale cemetery - geograph.org.uk - 8099987

Chris Gorringe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Bristol Temple Meads · 1.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ram Mohan Roy is a folly in South-West 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 a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bristol East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bristol Temple Meads, about 1.3 km away. Postcode area BS4.

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Official information

Arnos Vale is a historic Victorian Garden Cemetery located in Bristol, offering a serene environment for visitors to explore nature and history. The site features fascinating trails, architecture, and serves as a tranquil resting place for the community.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ram Mohan Roy is a folly located in South-West England, within the unparished area of Bristol, City of. It is part of the Severn Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.4421, -2.5655
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS4 3EW
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol East
Nearest railway station
Bristol Temple Meads1.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ram Mohan Roy?
Ram Mohan Roy is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS4 3EW), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is Ram Mohan Roy?
Ram Mohan Roy is a folly in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ram Mohan Roy?
The nearest railway station is Bristol Temple Meads, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS4 3EW.
Is Ram Mohan Roy a protected site?
Yes — Ram Mohan Roy is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Ram Mohan Roy free to visit?
Yes, Ram Mohan Roy is free to enter.
How do I get to Ram Mohan Roy?
The nearest railway station is Bristol Temple Meads, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS4 3EW.