Memorials & monuments · London
South Grotto
In or near Lambourne.
South Grotto — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

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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 Hill — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.valentinesmansion.com
Sources
- osm: node/11198732606 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: South Croxton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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.