Follies · South East England
Hermit's Cell
Hermit's Cell — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hermit's Cell is a folly in South-East England — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Thornbury and Yate parliamentary constituency. Postcode area GL9.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hermit's Cell is a folly located in Badminton, South-East England. It is situated within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.5532, -2.2735
- District
- South Gloucestershire
- Parish
- Badminton
- Postcode
- GL9 1DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thornbury and Yate
Sources
- osm: w294733478 (ODbL)
- commons: Hermit's Cell, Badminton, Gloucestershire.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hermit's Cell?
- Hermit's Cell is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GL9 1DL), in the parish of Badminton.
- Is Hermit's Cell a protected site?
- Yes — Hermit's Cell is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hermit's Cell free to visit?
- Yes, Hermit's Cell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hermit's Cell?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL9 1DL. It sits within the Thornbury and Yate parliamentary constituency.