Follies · London
Stephen Hawking
In or near City of Westminster.
Stephen Hawking is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Westminster · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Stephen Hawking is a folly in 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 Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Westminster, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area SW1P.
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Place summary
Stephen Hawking is a folly located in London, within the Westminster unparished area, postcode SW1P. This structure is named after the renowned physicist and cosmologist, reflecting its connection to scientific achievement.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4995, -0.1276
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1P 3JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Westminster — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Mo-Sa 09:30-16:00
- Official site
- www.westminster-abbey.org
Sources
- osm: n5899258592 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stephen Hawking?
- Stephen Hawking is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1P 3JX), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Stephen Hawking?
- Stephen Hawking is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stephen Hawking?
- The nearest railway station is Westminster, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1P 3JX.
- Is Stephen Hawking free to visit?
- Yes, Stephen Hawking is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stephen Hawking?
- The nearest railway station is Westminster, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1P 3JX.