Follies · London
The Parker Family
The Parker Family is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chelmsford · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Parker Family is a folly in Essex, 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 Chelmsford parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chelmsford, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area CM1.
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Place summary
The Parker Family is a folly located in Chelmsford, Essex, London. It is notable for its unique architectural style and serves as an example of 18th-century landscape design.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7352, 0.4718
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- Chelmsford, unparished area
- Postcode
- CM1 1NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chelmsford
- Nearest railway station
- Chelmsford — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: n9322410805 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Parker Family?
- The Parker Family is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM1 1NH), in the parish of Chelmsford, unparished area.
- Is The Parker Family free to visit?
- Yes, The Parker Family is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Parker Family?
- The nearest railway station is Chelmsford, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM1 1NH.