Follies · South Wales
Sketty Folly
In or near Swansea.
Sketty Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.
Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sketty Folly is a folly in South Wales — 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 Swansea West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 4.6 km away. Postcode area SA2.
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Place summary
Sketty Folly is a folly located in Sketty, South Wales, within the SA2 postcode area. It is notable for its architectural charm and serves as a distinctive landmark in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6105, -4.0016
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Sketty
- Postcode
- SA2 8BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swansea West
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea — 4.6 km
Sources
- osm: w560043988 (ODbL)
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Sketty Hall
Gardens · 1.0 km
Clyne Valley Brick and Tile Works
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Killay
Villages · 1.3 km
Grove Building
Gardens · 1.4 km
Clyne Farm Centre
Farms (open to visitors) · 1.4 km
Singleton Park
Country parks · 1.4 km
Swansea University Medical School
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
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Clyne Castle
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Fulton House
Gardens · 1.5 km
Magical Story Tree
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Giant Redwood
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
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Wales National Pool
Wales National Pool — Outdoor swimming pool / lido.
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Grove Building
Grove Building — a garden in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Clyne Farm Centre
Clyne Farm Centre — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Sketty Folly
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Swansea Marriott Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
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Bangkok Thai Fusion and Bar — a restaurant in wales south.
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Croeso Lounge
Croeso Lounge — a restaurant in wales south.
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Nishimura Ltd
Nishimura Ltd — a restaurant in wales south.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sketty Folly?
- Sketty Folly is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA2 8BH), in the parish of Sketty.
- What is Sketty Folly?
- Sketty Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Sketty Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA2 8BH.
- Is Sketty Folly free to visit?
- Yes, Sketty Folly is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sketty Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA2 8BH.