Follies · South West England
Montacute Gazebo
Montacute Gazebo — Folly or eyecatcher.
Jonathan Billinger — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Yeovil Pen Mill · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Montacute Gazebo is a folly in South-West 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 Glastonbury and Somerton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 7.1 km away. Postcode area TA15.
Photo gallery
Place summary
Montacute Gazebo is a folly located in Montacute, South-West England. It is notable for its architectural design and serves as a distinctive feature within the parish. The structure contributes to the historical landscape of the area, reflecting the aesthetic preferences of its time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.9517, -2.7131
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Montacute
- Postcode
- TA15 6XP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Nearest railway station
- Yeovil Pen Mill — 7.1 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w374492531 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Loading nearby places…
Nearby
📷 3Holy wells · South West England
Walls, Turrets And Gateway To East Forecourt Of Montacute House
Walls, Turrets And Gateway To East Forecourt Of Montacute House — Grade I listed wall in South Somerset, England, UK.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Montacute House
Montacute House — a manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South West England
Montacute TV Radio & Toy Museum
Montacute TV Radio & Toy Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · South West England
Montacute Priory
Montacute Priory — priory in Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Montacute
Montacute is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Yeovil. The village has a population of 831 (2011 census). The name Montacute is thought by some to derive from t
📷 4Abbeys & priories · South West England
Abbey Farmhouse
Abbey Farmhouse — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
More follies in this region
📷 5Follies · South West England
Angel's Wings
Angel's Wings — Folly or eyecatcher.
📷 5Follies · South West England
Antony House Folly
Antony House Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.
📷 5Follies · South West England
Belvedere Tower
Belvedere Tower — Folly or eyecatcher.
📷 5Follies · South West England
Bishop's Tower
Bishop's Tower — Folly or eyecatcher.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Montacute Gazebo?
- Montacute Gazebo is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA15 6XP), in the parish of Montacute.
- Is Montacute Gazebo free to visit?
- Yes, Montacute Gazebo is free to enter.
- How do I get to Montacute Gazebo?
- The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA15 6XP.