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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · London

South Grotto

In or near Lambourne.

Free admission

South Grotto — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

Daisies alongside The Long Water in Valentines Park - geograph.org.uk - 7774811

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Gants Hill · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

South Grotto is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

South Grotto is part of the historic walled gardens at Valentines Mansion, featuring unique elements such as a Victorian rose garden, Old English garden, and rococo grottoes. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful stroll through these beautifully maintained gardens.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

South Croxton (traditionally pronounced "crow-sun" [ˈkroʊsən]) is a village and civil parish in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, England. It had a population of 261 in the 2011 census. It is 7.5 miles (12 km) north-east of Leicester city centre. Nearby villages include Beeby, Barsby and Twyford.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.5722, 0.0694
District
Redbridge
Parish
Redbridge, unparished area
Postcode
IG2 6EA
Parliamentary constituency
Ilford North
Phone
020 8708 8100
Nearest railway station
Gants Hill0.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Grotto?
South Grotto is in London, United Kingdom (postcode IG2 6EA), in the parish of Redbridge, unparished area.
What is South Grotto?
South Grotto — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to South Grotto?
The nearest railway station is Gants Hill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IG2 6EA.
Is South Grotto a protected site?
Yes — South Grotto is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is South Grotto free to visit?
Yes, South Grotto is free to enter.
How do I get to South Grotto?
The nearest railway station is Gants Hill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IG2 6EA.