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Follies · South East England

Western Lake Pavilion

In or near Lillingstone Dayrell.

GeorgianFree admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Western Lake Pavilion — Folly or eyecatcher.

Western Lake Pavilion, follies in South East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Western Lake Pavilion is a folly in the West Midlands — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. Built or established in 1730, it dates from the Georgian period. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency. Postcode area MK18.

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Place summary

The Western Lake Pavilion is a folly located in Stowe, within the West Midlands. Established in 1730, it is an example of Georgian architecture.

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

Coordinates
52.0262, -1.0144
Parish
Stowe
Postcode
MK18 5EE
Parliamentary constituency
Buckingham and Bletchley
Established
1730

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Western Lake Pavilion?
Western Lake Pavilion is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK18 5EE), in the parish of Stowe.
What is Western Lake Pavilion?
Western Lake Pavilion — Folly or eyecatcher.
How do I get to Western Lake Pavilion?
Drivers can use postcode MK18 5EE.
When was Western Lake Pavilion built?
Built or established in 1730.
Is Western Lake Pavilion free to visit?
Yes, Western Lake Pavilion is free to enter.
How do I get to Western Lake Pavilion?
Drivers can navigate to postcode MK18 5EE. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency.