Follies · London
Summerhouse
In or near Thames Ditton.
Summerhouse — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Strawberry Hill · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Summerhouse 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 Twickenham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Strawberry Hill, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area TW1.
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Place summary
Summerhouse is a folly located in London, specifically within the unparished area of Richmond upon Thames. This structure is notable for its architectural design, serving as a decorative feature rather than a functional building.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4402, -0.3324
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW1 4RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Twickenham
- Nearest railway station
- Strawberry Hill — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: w555454165 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
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Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Radnor Gardens
Country parks · 0.0 km
Pope's villa
Historic houses · 0.2 km
St James Independent Schools
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Henry Labouchere
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Strawberry Hill
Chapels · 0.3 km
Strawberry Hill House
Historic houses · 0.3 km
St Mary's University, Twickenham
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Odeon Twickenham
Theatres · 0.4 km
Thames Young Mariners
Gardens · 0.4 km
Chapel in the Wood
Chapels · 0.5 km
Strawberry Hill
Villages · 0.7 km
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Twickenham War Memorial
Twickenham War Memorial — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Pope's villa
Pope's villa — residence of Alexander Pope at Twickenham.
📷 5Historic churches · London
St James Independent Schools
St James Independent Schools — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Henry Labouchere
Henry Labouchere — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Chapels · London
Strawberry Hill
Strawberry Hill — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Summerhouse
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Richmond Hill Hotel
Richmond Hill Hotel — a hotel in england london.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Kingston Upon Thames
DoubleTree by Hilton Kingston Upon Thames — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
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Brent river Weir Folly
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Summerhouse?
- Summerhouse is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW1 4RB), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Summerhouse?
- Summerhouse — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Summerhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Strawberry Hill, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW1 4RB.
- Is Summerhouse free to visit?
- Yes, Summerhouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Summerhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Strawberry Hill, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW1 4RB.