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Follies · South East England

Temple Island Folly

Free admission

Temple Island Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.

Temple Island Folly, follies in South East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Bourne Again Junction · 1.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Temple Island Folly is a folly in 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. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Wokingham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bourne Again Junction, about 1.8 km away. Postcode area RG9.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Temple Island Meadows SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Temple Island Folly is a decorative structure located in Remenham, South-East England. It is situated within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is adjacent to the Temple Island Meadows Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

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Coordinates
51.5564, -0.8893
District
Wokingham
Parish
Remenham
Postcode
RG9 3DD
Parliamentary constituency
Wokingham
Nearest railway station
Bourne Again Junction1.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Temple Island Folly?
Temple Island Folly is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG9 3DD), in the parish of Remenham.
Is Temple Island Folly a protected site?
Yes — Temple Island Folly is part of the Temple Island Meadows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
Is Temple Island Folly free to visit?
Yes, Temple Island Folly is free to enter.
How do I get to Temple Island Folly?
The nearest railway station is Bourne Again Junction, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG9 3DD.