Follies · West Midlands
The Eyecatcher
The Eyecatcher — Folly or eyecatcher.
Philip Jeffrey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Heyford · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Eyecatcher is a folly in Oxfordshire, 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. It sits within the Banbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Heyford, about 1.3 km away. Postcode area OX25.
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Place summary
The Eyecatcher is a folly located in Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire, in the West Midlands. This structure is notable for its architectural whimsy, contributing to the area's landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9307, -1.2992
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Steeple Aston
- Postcode
- OX25 4SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Banbury
- Nearest railway station
- Heyford — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: w135268748 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Eyecatcher?
- The Eyecatcher is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX25 4SG), in the parish of Steeple Aston.
- Is The Eyecatcher free to visit?
- Yes, The Eyecatcher is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Eyecatcher?
- The nearest railway station is Heyford, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX25 4SG.