Follies · West Midlands
Stowe Castle
Stowe Castle — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stowe Castle is a folly in the West Midlands — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. Built or established in 1740, it dates from the Georgian period. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency. Postcode area MK18.
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Place summary
Stowe Castle is a Georgian folly located in the West Midlands, within the parish of Stowe (postcode MK18). Established in 1740, it is notable for its architectural style and historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0293, -0.9970
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Stowe
- Postcode
- MK18 5AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Buckingham and Bletchley
- Established
- 1740
Sources
- osm: w560086234 (ODbL)
- commons: Stowe Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6249297.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stowe Castle?
- Stowe Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK18 5AB), in the parish of Stowe.
- When was Stowe Castle built?
- Built or established in 1740.
- Is Stowe Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Stowe Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stowe Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK18 5AB. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency.