Follies · South West England
Vellora Villa Temple
In or near Bathford.
Vellora Villa Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.
Stephen Richards — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Vellora Villa Temple is a folly in 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 site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bath parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area BA2.
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Official information
The Holburne Museum in Bath is the city's first art museum, showcasing a diverse collection of art and creativity. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and engage in community activities related to art and well-being.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Vellora Villa Temple is a folly located in South-East England, within the unparished area of Bath and North East Somerset, postcode BA2. It is situated within the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI and the Cotswolds AONB, highlighting its ecological and scenic importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3861, -2.3455
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA2 6NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Mon-Sat: 10am to 5pm; Sun (& Bank Holidays): 11am to 5pm
Sources
- osm: w557677546 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vellora Villa Temple?
- Vellora Villa Temple is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 6NS), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Vellora Villa Temple?
- Vellora Villa Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Vellora Villa Temple?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 6NS.
- Is Vellora Villa Temple a protected site?
- Yes — Vellora Villa Temple is part of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Vellora Villa Temple free to visit?
- Yes, Vellora Villa Temple is free to enter.
- How do I get to Vellora Villa Temple?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 6NS.