Follies · South East England
Ionic Rotunda
Ionic Rotunda — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Stopham Road · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ionic Rotunda is a folly in West Sussex, 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. It sits within the Arundel and South Downs parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Stopham Road, about 7.1 km away. Postcode area GU28.
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Place summary
The Ionic Rotunda is a folly located in Petworth, West Sussex, South-East England. This architectural feature is noted for its classical design, characteristic of the period's aesthetic.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9926, -0.6111
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Chichester
- Parish
- Petworth
- Postcode
- GU28 0HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arundel and South Downs
- Nearest railway station
- Stopham Road — 7.1 km
Sources
- osm: w93064065 (ODbL)
- commons: The Rotunda, Petworth House.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ionic Rotunda?
- Ionic Rotunda is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU28 0HA), in the parish of Petworth.
- Is Ionic Rotunda free to visit?
- Yes, Ionic Rotunda is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ionic Rotunda?
- The nearest railway station is Stopham Road, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU28 0HA.