Castles · East Midlands
Vernons Folly
In or near Boylestone.
Vernons Folly — a castle in East Midlands, United Kingdom.
Nigel Francis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tutbury and Hatton · 6.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Vernons Folly is a castle located in East Midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Vernons Folly is a castle located in the East Midlands. It is known for its distinctive architectural features and historical significance within the region. The site offers insight into local heritage and design.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.8920, -1.7601
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Sudbury
- Postcode
- DE6 5HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Tutbury and Hatton — 6.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/4365446594 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vernons Folly?
- Vernons Folly is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE6 5HW), in the parish of Sudbury.
- What is Vernons Folly?
- Vernons Folly — a castle in East Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Vernons Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Tutbury and Hatton, about 6.1 km away. The nearest town is Boylestone. Drivers can use postcode DE6 5HW.
- Does Vernons Folly charge admission?
- Vernons Folly typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Vernons Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Tutbury and Hatton, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE6 5HW.