Follies · London
Temple of Aeolus
Temple of Aeolus — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Gardens · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Temple of Aeolus 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 Richmond Park parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kew Gardens, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area TW9.
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Place summary
The Temple of Aeolus is a folly located in Richmond upon Thames, London. This structure is notable for its architectural design, serving as a tribute to the Greek god of the winds.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4803, -0.2900
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW9 3EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Gardens — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.kew.org
Sources
- osm: w555456346 (ODbL)
- commons: Temple of Aeolus, Kew Gardens, May 2012.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Temple of Aeolus?
- Temple of Aeolus is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW9 3EE), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- Is Temple of Aeolus free to visit?
- Yes, Temple of Aeolus is free to enter.
- How do I get to Temple of Aeolus?
- The nearest railway station is Kew Gardens, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW9 3EE.