Follies · London
Hatfield House Folly
Hatfield House Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hatfield · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hatfield House Folly is a folly in Hertfordshire, 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 Welwyn Hatfield parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hatfield, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area AL9.
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Place summary
Hatfield House Folly is a folly located in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, London. This structure is part of the wider Hatfield House estate, known for its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7691, -0.1998
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Welwyn Hatfield
- Parish
- Hatfield
- Postcode
- AL9 5PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Welwyn Hatfield
- Nearest railway station
- Hatfield — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: w495459987 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hatfield House Folly?
- Hatfield House Folly is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL9 5PJ), in the parish of Hatfield.
- Is Hatfield House Folly free to visit?
- Yes, Hatfield House Folly is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hatfield House Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Hatfield, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL9 5PJ.