Follies · East of England
Umbrello
In or near Barrow.
Umbrello — Folly or eyecatcher.
John Goldsmith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bury St Edmunds · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Umbrello is a folly in Suffolk, East of 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 West Suffolk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 6.4 km away. Postcode area IP29.
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Place summary
Umbrello is a folly located in The Saxhams, Suffolk, in the East of England. This structure serves as a decorative architectural feature, typical of the genre.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2299, 0.6272
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- The Saxhams
- Postcode
- IP29 5JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Bury St Edmunds — 6.4 km
Sources
- osm: w552165237 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Umbrello?
- Umbrello is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP29 5JL), in the parish of The Saxhams.
- What is Umbrello?
- Umbrello — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Umbrello?
- The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP29 5JL.
- Is Umbrello free to visit?
- Yes, Umbrello is free to enter.
- How do I get to Umbrello?
- The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP29 5JL.