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The Great Britain Guide

Follies · South East England

The Folly

In or near Tillington.

Free admission

The Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.

Petworth Park - Upperton Monument - geograph.org.uk - 6696080

Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Stopham Road · 9.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Folly is a folly in West Sussex, 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. It sits within the Arundel and South Downs parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Stopham Road, about 9.1 km away. Postcode area GU28.

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Place summary

The Folly is a structure located in Tillington, West Sussex, South-East England. It is classified as a folly, an architectural feature often built for aesthetic purposes rather than practical use.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.0004, -0.6390
County
West Sussex
District
Chichester
Parish
Tillington
Postcode
GU28 9BA
Parliamentary constituency
Arundel and South Downs
Nearest railway station
Stopham Road9.1 km

Sources

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Follies · South East England

Clandon Park Temple

Clandon Park Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Folly?
The Folly is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU28 9BA), in the parish of Tillington.
What is The Folly?
The Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.
How do I get to The Folly?
The nearest railway station is Stopham Road, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU28 9BA.
Is The Folly free to visit?
Yes, The Folly is free to enter.
How do I get to The Folly?
Drivers can navigate to postcode GU28 9BA. It sits within the Arundel and South Downs parliamentary constituency.