Follies · South East England
The Red Tower
In or near Whatlington.
The Red Tower — Folly or eyecatcher, early C20.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bexhill · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Red Tower is a folly in East 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. The original architect was Jack Godfrey. It sits within the Bexhill and Battle parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bexhill, about 1.3 km away. Postcode area TN40.
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Place summary
The Red Tower is a folly located in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, South-East England. Designed by architect Jack Godfrey, this structure is notable for its distinctive red brickwork.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8516, 0.4834
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Rother
- Parish
- Bexhill-on-Sea
- Postcode
- TN40 2NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bexhill and Battle
- Nearest railway station
- Bexhill — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: w416522947 (ODbL)
- commons: Folly, St. Mary’s School & College, Bexhill-on-Sea.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Red Tower?
- The Red Tower is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN40 2NQ), in the parish of Bexhill-on-Sea.
- What is The Red Tower?
- The Red Tower — Folly or eyecatcher, early C20.
- How do I get to The Red Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Bexhill, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN40 2NQ.
- Is The Red Tower free to visit?
- Yes, The Red Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Red Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Bexhill, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN40 2NQ.