Follies · London
Potomac boat House Folly
Potomac boat House Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Bridge · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Potomac boat House Folly 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 Brentford and Isleworth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kew Bridge, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area TW8.
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Place summary
Potomac Boat House Folly is a folly located in London, within the unparished area of Hounslow (postcode TW8). Its distinctive design reflects the architectural whims of the 18th century, contributing to the area's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4930, -0.2911
- District
- Hounslow
- Parish
- Hounslow, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW8 9AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brentford and Isleworth
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Bridge — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.waterandsteam.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w550897399 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Potomac boat House Folly?
- Potomac boat House Folly is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW8 9AN), in the parish of Hounslow, unparished area.
- Is Potomac boat House Folly free to visit?
- Yes, Potomac boat House Folly is free to enter.
- How do I get to Potomac boat House Folly?
- The nearest railway station is Kew Bridge, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW8 9AN.