Follies · London
Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Robert Lamb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Westminster · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Charles Darwin is a folly in London — 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 Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Westminster, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area SW1P.
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Place summary
Charles Darwin is a folly located in the Westminster area of London, postcode SW1P. This structure commemorates the renowned naturalist Charles Darwin and serves as a notable architectural feature in the city.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4995, -0.1276
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1P 3JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Westminster — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Mo-Sa 09:30-16:00
- Official site
- www.westminster-abbey.org
Sources
- osm: n5899258590 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charles Darwin?
- Charles Darwin is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1P 3JX), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- Is Charles Darwin free to visit?
- Yes, Charles Darwin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Charles Darwin?
- The nearest railway station is Westminster, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1P 3JX.