Follies · East of England
Swanley Bar Folly
In or near Welham Green.
Swanley Bar Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Brookmans Park · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Swanley Bar Folly is a folly in Hertfordshire, 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 Welwyn Hatfield parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Brookmans Park, about 1.7 km away. Postcode area EN6.
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Official information
Swanley Bar Folly hosts a boot sale every Sunday, featuring a large site with 350 pitches for sellers. Visitors can browse a variety of goods, with admission fees applicable for buyers after 10am.
Place summary
Swanley Bar Folly is a folly located in North Mymms, Hertfordshire, within the London region. This structure exemplifies the eccentric architectural style typical of follies, serving no practical purpose beyond aesthetic appeal.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7120, -0.1854
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Welwyn Hatfield
- Parish
- North Mymms
- Postcode
- EN6 1NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Welwyn Hatfield
- Phone
- 02083720323
- Nearest railway station
- Brookmans Park — 1.7 km
- Official site
- www.pbcarbootsale.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w554908039 (ODbL)
- commons: Brookmans Park Folly Arch, Hertfordshire (geograph 1993627).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swanley Bar Folly?
- Swanley Bar Folly is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN6 1NN), in the parish of North Mymms.
- What is Swanley Bar Folly?
- Swanley Bar Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Swanley Bar Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Brookmans Park, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN6 1NN.
- Is Swanley Bar Folly free to visit?
- Yes, Swanley Bar Folly is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swanley Bar Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Brookmans Park, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN6 1NN.