Follies · London
Giro
Also known as: Giro the dog
Giro 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
- Charing Cross · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Giro 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 Charing Cross, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area SW1Y.
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Place summary
Giro is a folly located in London, within the Westminster unparished area (postcode SW1Y). It is informally known as Giro the dog.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5063, -0.1320
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1Y 5AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.tiredoflondontiredoflife.com
Sources
- osm: n2374328717 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Giro?
- Giro is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1Y 5AG), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- Is Giro free to visit?
- Yes, Giro is free to enter.
- How do I get to Giro?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1Y 5AG.