Follies · South West England
St Giles House folly
In or near Cranborne.
St Giles House folly — Folly or eyecatcher.
Mike Faherty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere · 9.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
St Giles House folly is a folly in South-East 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 within the Dorset National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 9.1 km away. Postcode area BH21.
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Official information
St Giles House folly is a notable structure that serves as a picturesque landmark. Visitors can enjoy the scenic views and the historical significance of the folly, which adds to the charm of the surrounding area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Giles House folly is located in Wimborne St. Giles, South-East England. It is situated within the River Avon System SSSI and is part of the Dorset and Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs AONBs. The folly reflects the local historical landscape and its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9027, -1.9580
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Wimborne St. Giles
- Postcode
- BH21 5NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere — 9.1 km
- Official site
- www.shaftesburyestates.com
Sources
- osm: w557060125 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Giles House folly?
- St Giles House folly is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH21 5NA), in the parish of Wimborne St. Giles.
- What is St Giles House folly?
- St Giles House folly — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to St Giles House folly?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH21 5NA.
- Is St Giles House folly a protected site?
- Yes — St Giles House folly is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Giles House folly free to visit?
- Yes, St Giles House folly is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Giles House folly?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BH21 5NA. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.