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The Folly at The Minories Galleries
Historic Site, free entry
Contact
The Minories Reception
Address
The Minories,
74 High Street,
Colchester,
Essex,
CO1 1UE
Details
Visit and learn about our 18th century Folly, Grade II listed and full of character and eccentricity.
The Minories has a beautiful walled garden with Gothic folly which is licensed for wedding ceremonies. The folly is believed to have been built around 1745 and is probably one of the earliest surviving buildings of the Gothic Revival and has been given a Grade II listed status.
The garden and Folly are both registered with the Essex Gardens Trust.
Open all the time
Prices
Free entry
Also at this Venue
Location
Directions
Map reference: TL 999252 Lat: 51.88949 Long: 0.90352
By Road:
We are 5 minutes walk from Colchester town train station and Colchester's pedestrian shopping centre and 30 seconds walk from Castle Park.
Coming from either Colchester bus station or Colchester town station follow Queen St towards the Castle Park. Before you get to the Castle Park you will see a side entrance to the Minories which is signed. If coming from the High St please follow the road to end, we are on the right hand side just past the Castle Park.
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed