Follies · London
Summerhouse
Summerhouse — Folly or eyecatcher.
Marathon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Strawberry Hill · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Summerhouse 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 Twickenham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Strawberry Hill, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area TW1.
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Place summary
Summerhouse is a folly located in London, specifically within the unparished area of Richmond upon Thames. This structure is notable for its architectural design, serving as a decorative feature rather than a functional building.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4402, -0.3324
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW1 4RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Twickenham
- Nearest railway station
- Strawberry Hill — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: w555454165 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Summerhouse?
- Summerhouse is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW1 4RB), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- Is Summerhouse free to visit?
- Yes, Summerhouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Summerhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Strawberry Hill, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW1 4RB.