Follies · London
Ruined Abbey
In or near Cobham.
Ruined Abbey — Folly or eyecatcher.
Mike Pennington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ruined Abbey is a folly in Surrey, 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 Runnymede and Weybridge parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon, about 2.8 km away. Postcode area KT11.
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Place summary
Ruined Abbey is a folly located in London, within the county of Surrey and the unparished area of Elmbridge. This structure serves as a notable example of decorative architecture, reflecting the 18th-century trend for romantic ruins in landscaped gardens.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3278, -0.4271
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Elmbridge
- Parish
- Elmbridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT11 1DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Runnymede and Weybridge
- Nearest railway station
- Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon — 2.8 km
Sources
- osm: w551067533 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruined Abbey?
- Ruined Abbey is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode KT11 1DL), in the parish of Elmbridge, unparished area.
- What is Ruined Abbey?
- Ruined Abbey — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Ruined Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT11 1DL.
- Is Ruined Abbey free to visit?
- Yes, Ruined Abbey is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ruined Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT11 1DL.