Wimpole's Folly
#1522 among destinations in the United Kingdom
Facts and practical information
Wimpole's Folly is a folly ruin located on the grounds of Wimpole Hall, in the parish of Wimpole, in Cambridgeshire, England. ()
Wimpole's Folly – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, Wimpole Estate, Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory, Wimpole Home Farm.
CemeteryCambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, Cambridge
164 min walk • The Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial stands as a solemn tribute to the American servicemen and women who lost their lives during World War II. Situated in the serene English countryside near the city of Cambridge, this cemetery occupies 30.5 acres and is the...
Park, Vernacular architecture, Historical placeWimpole Estate, Cambridge
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Cambridgeshire countryside, Wimpole Estate is a remarkable testament to England's rich historical tapestry. This grand estate, managed by the National Trust, encompasses a majestic mansion, a working farm, and a sprawling parkland, offering...
Observatories and planetariumsMullard Radio Astronomy Observatory
97 min walk • The Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory is located near Cambridge, UK and is home to a number of the largest and most advanced aperture synthesis radio telescopes in the world, including the One-Mile Telescope, 5-km Ryle Telescope, and the Arcminute Microkelvin Imager.
Museum, FarmWimpole Home Farm
15 min walk • Wimpole Home Farm is an 18th-century model farm on the Wimpole Estate, Arrington, Royston, in South Cambridgeshire, England, and operated by the National Trust. It is one of 16 Rare Breeds Survival Trust approved farm parks.
ChurchCambourne Church
121 min walk • Cambourne Church is a "local ecumenical partnership" between the Church of England, Baptist Union of Great Britain, Methodist Church of Great Britain and the United Reformed Church. It is located in the heart of Cambourne, Cambridgeshire and provides Christian community in the area.
ParkSt Denis
82 min walk • St Denis' Church, East Hatley is a de-consecrated church in East Hatley in Cambridgeshire, England. It is a listed building, Grade 2*, and the building and its churchyard are a 200 square metre Local Nature Reserve. It is owned and managed by the Friends of Friendless Churches.
ParkCambourne Nature Reserve, Cambourne
122 min walk • Cambourne Nature Reserve is a 90 hectare nature reserve in Cambourne in Cambridgeshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. This site has woodland, lakes, ponds, grassland and an orchard.
ChurchChurch of St Peter
141 min walk • Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed church in Wrestlingworth, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 31 October 1966.
ParkMelwood
118 min walk • Melwood is a 0.6 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Meldreth in Cambridgeshire, England. It is owned by Cambridgeshire County Council and managed by the Melwood Conservation Group.
MuseumRAF Bassingbourn
96 min walk • Royal Air Force Bassingbourn or more simply RAF Bassingbourn is a former Royal Air Force station located in Cambridgeshire approximately 3 mi north of Royston, Hertfordshire and 11 mi south west of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.
Nature, Natural attraction, ForestPotton Wood
135 min walk • Potton Wood covers an area of 85ha and is two miles east of the small town of Potton in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is part of Ampthill Forest and is managed by Forest Enterprise and owned by the Forestry Commission.
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