Follies · London
Horatio Nelson
Horatio Nelson 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
- St. Paul's · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Horatio Nelson 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 St. Paul's, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area EC4M.
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Place summary
Horatio Nelson is a folly located in the City of London, unparished area, with the postcode EC4M. This structure commemorates the British naval hero Horatio Nelson. It serves as an architectural feature rather than a functional building.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5138, -0.0991
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC4M 8AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- St. Paul's — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Mo-Sa 08:30-16:00
- Official site
- www.stpauls.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n3574336415 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horatio Nelson?
- Horatio Nelson is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC4M 8AD), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- Is Horatio Nelson free to visit?
- Yes, Horatio Nelson is free to enter.
- How do I get to Horatio Nelson?
- The nearest railway station is St. Paul's, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC4M 8AD.