Folly Lane is a Street in the Somerset village of North Wootton with the postcode of BA4 4ER and measures approximately 163 metres long.
There are 64 other streets named Folly Lane in Great Britain.
Folly Lane is within the area of Mendip District Council who provide services such as refuse collection and are responsible for the collection of council tax and the local parish council is North Wootton.
Folly Lane has been given the Unique Street Reference Number of 25002075 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The average elevation of Folly Lane is roughly 51.34 metres above sea level. with the highest point being 53.70 and the lowest point being 41.90. A change of 11.80 metres.
Folly Lane is located within the county of Somerset which is in the South West (England) region of the UK. 110.99 miles West from the centre of London, 15.98 miles North from the centre of Yeovil, 19.48 miles South from the centre of Bristol and 20.51 miles South West from the centre of Trowbridge.
| Crime: |  | Street Crime within the red circle around Folly Lane (February 2021 to April 2021) |
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| Postcodes: |  | Postcodes for Folly Lane |
| Walking Distances | Blue Circle = 5 Minutes Walk (400 metres) Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) |
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| Sunrise | 05:25 |
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| Sunset | 21:07 |
| Observed at Weather Station: | Dunkeswell Aerodrome 25 July 2021 at 06:00 (34.54 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.6°C (96.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNE (8 mph) |
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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| 1: Name:Premier Inn Wells Somerset Address:Rowdens Road Telephone: Learn More |
2.63 |
| 2: Name:Travelodge Glastonbury Address:A39 Wirral Park Rd, Glastonbury, BA6 9XE Telephone:0871 984 6339 Learn More |
5.20 |
| 3: Name:Premier Inn Glastonbury Address:Morland Road Telephone: Learn More |
5.53 |
| 4: Name:Travelodge Yeovil Podimore Address:Podimore Services, A303 Roundabout, Nr. Yeovil, BA22 8JG Telephone:0871 984 6059 Learn More |
10.45 |
| 5: Name:Travelodge Wincanton Address:Lawrence Hill, Wincanton, BA9 8AB Telephone:0871 984 6511 Learn More |
12.12 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Avon And Somerset |
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| Average Height | Min Height | Max Height | Difference |
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| 51.34 | 41.90 | 53.70 | 11.80 |
Folly Lane is located within the local authority area of Mendip District Council Council which is a .
Folly Lane is located within the area of North Wootton Parish Council.
Folly Lane is located within the ward of Croscombe and Pilton.
Folly Lane is located within the ceremonial county of Somerset.
Folly Lane is located within the constituency of Wells.
Folly Lane is located within the South West (England) region of the United Kingdom.
Folly Lane is located within the Somerset Council area.
Folly Lane is located within the Avon and Somerset Police area.
| Road Name | Junction Type |
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| Pilton Hill | junction |
| Folly Lane | |
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| Latitude | 51.172041 |
| Longitude | -2.618116 |
| OS Easting (X): | 356791 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 141661 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST568417 |
Ordnance Survey Landranger Map Series for Folly Lane | |
| ONS Area Code | E00147997 |
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| ONS Area Name | Agricultural Communities |
| Average Age | 46.61 |
| Area Population | 2078.00 |
| Male Population | 1036.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 1042.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 7 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01029059 |
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| LSOA Name: | Mendip 013B |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | Remoter communities |
| MSOA Code: | E02006059 |
| MSOA Name: | Mendip 013 |
| Morrisons Wells |
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| Parkwood Estate (off East Somerset Way), Wells BA5 1SQ |
| 01749 679174 |
| Distance: 2.6 Miles |
| Directions from Folly Lane to Morrisons Wells |
| Tesco Wells Superstore |
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| Tucker St, Wells, BA5 2DZ |
| 0345 677 9710 |
| Distance: 2.79 Miles |
| Directions from Folly Lane to Tesco Wells Superstore |
| Waitrose Wells |
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| Whiting Way, Wells, BA5 2PJ |
| 01749 672570 |
| Distance: 3.01 Miles |
| Directions from Folly Lane to Waitrose Wells |
| Tesco Shepton Mallet Superstore |
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| Townsend Shopping Park, Townsend, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5EG |
| 0345 671 9389 |
| Distance: 3.15 Miles |
| Directions from Folly Lane to Tesco Shepton Mallet Superstore |
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01749 - Shepton Mallet |
| Area Code: 01458 - Glastonbury |
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Mendip District Council |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BT |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 03333 043333 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Wells |
| The Member of Parliament is James Heappey |
| Details for the MP James Heappey on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP James Heappey on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election James Heappey won with a majority of 9,991 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 81,898 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Croscombe and Pilton Ward |
| Parish: North Wootton Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Somerset |
| South Street Car Park |
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| South Street, Wells, Somerset |
| Wells |
| BA5 1SG |
| Distance: 2.76 km (click for directions) |
| Maximum stay 3 hours. Charges apply from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm 7 days a week. Blue badge holders can park free of charge - must display badge and clock, time limits apply |
| Telephone: 01749648999 |
| Operated by: Mendip District Council |
| Princes Road Car Park |
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| Princes Road, Wells, Somerset |
| Wells |
| BA5 2DT |
| Distance: 2.79 km (click for directions) |
| Charges apply from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm 7 days a week. Blue badge holders can park free of charge - must display badge and clock, time limits apply |
| Telephone: 01749648999 |
| Operated by: Mendip District Council |
| Market Place Car Park |
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| Market Place, Wells, Somerset |
| Wells |
| BA5 2RF |
| Distance: 2.84 km (click for directions) |
| Maximum stay 1 hour. Charges apply from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm 7 days a week. Blue badge holders can park free of charge - must display badge and clock, time limits apply. |
| Telephone: 01749648999 |
| Operated by: Mendip District Council |
| Union Street Car Park |
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| Union Street, Wells, Somerset |
| Wells |
| BA5 2DZ |
| Distance: 2.88 km (click for directions) |
| Maximum stay 3 hours. Charges apply from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm 7 days a week. Blue badge holders can park free of charge - must display badge and clock, time limits apply. |
| Telephone: 01749648999 |
| Operated by: Mendip District Council |
| Croscombe Church of England Primary School |
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| Distance: 2.21 Miles |
| Phase: Primary |
| Ofsted Score: 2 Good ( Inspected 04/03/2015) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 72 |
| Address: Croscombe Church of England Primary School, Long Street, Croscombe, BA5 3QL |
| Head: Mr Stephen Heath (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from Folly Lane to Croscombe Church of England Primary School |
| West Pennard Church of England Primary School |
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| Distance: 2.37 Miles |
| Phase: Primary |
| Ofsted Score: 1 Outstanding ( Inspected 06/09/2014) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 199 |
| Address: West Pennard Church of England Primary School, Church Lane, West Pennard, BA6 8NT |
| Head: Miss Jo Hale (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from Folly Lane to West Pennard Church of England Primary School |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School |
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| Distance: 2.79 Miles |
| Phase: Primary |
| Ofsted Score: 2 Good ( Inspected 16/09/2014) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 178 |
| Address: St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School, Keward Walk, BA5 1TZ |
| Head: Mrs Sheryl Cooper (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from Folly Lane to St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School |
| St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School |
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| Distance: 2.8 Miles |
| Phase: Primary |
| Ofsted Score: 3 Requires Improvement (Satisfactory) ( Inspected 06/11/2019) |
| Copy of Report: View Ofsted Report |
| Number of Pupils: 188 |
| Address: St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School, Keward Avenue, BA5 1TS |
| Head: Mrs Helen Mullinger (Headteacher) |
| Website: Visit School Website |
| Directions from Folly Lane to St Cuthbert's CofE Junior School |
| Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre |
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| Address: Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4LP, |
| NHS Sector |
| Care UK |
| Telephone: 01749 333600 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.69 (miles) |
| Directions from Folly Lane to Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre |
| Shepton Mallet Community Hospital |
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| Address: Bucklers Way, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4PG, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01749 342931 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.73 (miles) |
| Directions from Folly Lane to Shepton Mallet Community Hospital |
| West Mendip Community Hospital |
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| Address: Old Wells Road, Glastonbury, BA6 8JD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01458 836450 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.6 (miles) |
| Directions from Folly Lane to West Mendip Community Hospital |
| Paulton Hospital |
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| Address: Salisbury Road, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7SB, |
| NHS Sector |
| Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01761 412315 |
| Distance: 10.28 (miles) |
| Directions from Folly Lane to Paulton Hospital |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.69 | 11 Priory Road (dental Practice) | 11 Priory Road BA5 1SU | |
| 2.69 | Priory Road Dental Surgery | 29 Priory Road BA5 1SU | |
| 2.82 | Rock House Dental Surgery | 81 High Street BA5 2AQ | |
| 3.02 | Northam House Dental Surgery | 15 New Street BA5 2LD | |
| 3.32 | High Street Dental Practice - Shepton Mallett | 20 High Street BA4 5AN |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone |
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| 2.70 | Wells City Practice | Priory Medical Centre, Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road | BA5 1XJ | tel:01749 836650 |
| 2.70 | Wells Health Centre | Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road | BA5 1XJ | tel:01749 672137 |
| 2.82 | Grove House Surgery | West Shepton | BA4 5UH | tel:01749 342314 |
| 3.24 | Park Medical Practice | Cannards Grave Road | BA4 5RT | tel:01749 334383 |
| 3.83 | Millfield Prep School | Edgarley Hall | BA6 8LD |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.70 | Boots Uk Limited | Rosebank, Priory Hlth Pk, Glastonbury Road | BA5 1XJ | tel:01749 675508 |
| 2.82 | Boots Uk Limited | 19-21 High Street | BA5 2AA | tel:01749 673138 |
| 2.89 | Tesco In-store Pharmacy | Tucker Street | BA5 2DZ | tel:01749 313449 |
| 3.01 | Boots Uk Limited | 2 Hitchen Lane | BA4 5TZ | tel:01749 346953 |
| 3.24 | Boots Uk Limited | Cannards Grave Road | BA4 5RT | tel:01749 346982 |
| Distance (miles) | Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone |
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| 2.81 | Vision Express (wells) | 43 High Street | BA5 2AE | |
| 2.82 | R.mansfield Opticians - Wells | 65 High Street | BA5 2AG | |
| 2.82 | Millicans Eye Centre | 75 High Street | BA5 2AQ | |
| 2.83 | Specsavers (wells) | 60a High Street | BA5 2SN | |
| 2.84 | Boots Opticians (wells) | 66 High Street | BA5 2AJ |
| Wells Library |
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| Union Street, Wells, BA52PU |
| Telephone: 01328 710467 |
| Distance: 2.86 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Folly Lane to Wells Library |
| Shepton Mallet Library |
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| 2 Market Place, Shepton Mallet, BA45AZ |
| Telephone: 0845 345 9177 |
| Distance: 3.36 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Folly Lane to Shepton Mallet Library |
| Glastonbury Library |
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| 1 Orchard Court, The Archers Way, Glastonbury, BA69JB |
| Telephone: 0845 345 9177 |
| Distance: 4.52 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Folly Lane to Glastonbury Library |
| Street Library |
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| 1 Leigh Road, Street, BA160HA |
| Telephone: |
| Distance: 6.1 Miles |
| Visit Website |
| Directions from Folly Lane to Street Library |
Castle Cary Station is 6.48 miles away.
Address: Castle Cary station, Station Wharf, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PE
Castle Cary is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line|Heart of Wessex Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Castle Cary Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Directions from Folly Lane to Castle Cary Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
|---|---|
| Avoncliff | 00:44:00 |
| Bath Spa | 01:00:00 |
| Bradford-on-Avon | 00:41:00 |
| Bristol Parkway | 01:40:30 |
| Bristol Temple Meads | 01:25:00 |
| Bruton | 00:05:00 |
| Cam & Dursley | 02:01:00 |
| Chetnole | 00:27:00 |
| Dawlish | 01:02:00 |
| Dorchester West | 00:50:30 |
| Exeter St David's | 00:49:00 |
| Filton Abbey Wood | 01:39:00 |
| Freshford | 00:47:00 |
| Frome | 00:17:00 |
| Gloucester | 02:21:30 |
| Ivybridge | 01:40:00 |
| Keynsham | 01:10:00 |
| London Paddington | 01:43:00 |
| Maiden Newton | 00:38:00 |
| Newbury | 00:57:00 |
| Newton Abbot | 01:12:00 |
| Oldfield Park | 01:03:00 |
| Pewsey | 00:39:00 |
| Plymouth | 01:50:00 |
| Reading | 01:16:30 |
| Taunton | 00:22:00 |
| Teignmouth | 01:07:00 |
| Thornford | 00:20:00 |
| Tiverton Parkway | 00:34:00 |
| Totnes | 01:25:00 |
| Trowbridge | 00:35:00 |
| Upwey | 00:59:00 |
| Westbury | 00:27:00 |
| Weymouth | 01:04:00 |
| Yate | 01:49:00 |
| Yeovil Pen Mill | 00:14:00 |
| Yetminster | 00:23:00 |
Bruton Station is 8.51 miles away.
Address: Bruton station, Station Approach Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EH
Bruton is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line|Heart of Wessex Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Bruton Station is an unstaffed station.
Directions from Folly Lane to Bruton Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
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| Avoncliff | 00:39:00 |
| Bath Spa | 00:55:00 |
| Bradford-on-Avon | 00:36:00 |
| Bristol Parkway | 01:35:30 |
| Bristol Temple Meads | 01:19:00 |
| Cam & Dursley | 01:56:00 |
| Castle Cary | 00:05:00 |
| Chetnole | 00:33:00 |
| Dorchester West | 00:57:00 |
| Filton Abbey Wood | 01:33:00 |
| Freshford | 00:42:00 |
| Frome | 00:12:00 |
| Gloucester | 02:16:00 |
| Keynsham | 01:05:00 |
| Maiden Newton | 00:44:00 |
| Oldfield Park | 00:58:00 |
| Thornford | 00:26:00 |
| Trowbridge | 00:30:00 |
| Upwey | 01:05:00 |
| Westbury | 00:25:00 |
| Weymouth | 01:10:00 |
| Yate | 01:44:00 |
| Yeovil Pen Mill | 00:20:00 |
| Yetminster | 00:29:00 |
Frome Station is 13.87 miles away.
Address: Frome station, Station Approach, off Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE
Frome is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Frome Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Directions from Folly Lane to Frome Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
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| Avoncliff | 00:28:30 |
| Bath Spa | 00:43:00 |
| Bradford-on-Avon | 00:25:00 |
| Bristol Parkway | 01:25:00 |
| Bristol Temple Meads | 01:08:00 |
| Bruton | 00:11:00 |
| Cam & Dursley | 01:44:00 |
| Cardiff Central | 02:03:00 |
| Castle Cary | 00:17:00 |
| Chetnole | 00:44:00 |
| Dorchester West | 01:08:00 |
| Filton Abbey Wood | 01:22:00 |
| Freshford | 00:31:30 |
| Gloucester | 02:03:30 |
| Keynsham | 00:53:00 |
| Maiden Newton | 00:56:00 |
| Newport (South Wales) | 01:49:30 |
| Oldfield Park | 00:46:00 |
| Salisbury | 00:46:00 |
| Thornford | 00:37:00 |
| Trowbridge | 00:18:00 |
| Upwey | 01:16:00 |
| Warminster | 00:24:30 |
| Westbury | 00:13:00 |
| Weymouth | 01:20:30 |
| Yate | 01:32:00 |
| Yeovil Pen Mill | 00:31:00 |
| Yetminster | 00:40:00 |
Templecombe Station is 14.67 miles away.
Address: Templecombe station, Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JR
Templecombe is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Templecombe Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Directions from Folly Lane to Templecombe Rail Station
| Destination | Average Time (Median) |
|---|---|
| Andover | 01:00:00 |
| Axminster | 00:38:00 |
| Basingstoke | 01:21:00 |
| Clapham Junction | 02:01:00 |
| Cranbrook (Devon) | 01:05:00 |
| Crewkerne | 00:24:00 |
| Exeter Central | 01:15:00 |
| Exeter St David's | 01:18:00 |
| Feniton | 00:57:00 |
| Gillingham (Dorset) | 00:08:00 |
| Grateley | 00:53:00 |
| Honiton | 00:51:00 |
| London Waterloo | 02:10:30 |
| Overton | 01:15:00 |
| Pinhoe | 01:09:00 |
| Salisbury | 00:40:30 |
| Sherborne | 00:07:00 |
| Tisbury | 00:18:00 |
| Whimple | 01:01:00 |
| Whitchurch (Hampshire) | 01:09:00 |
| Woking | 01:41:00 |
| Yeovil Junction | 00:14:00 |
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal is 16.33 miles away
The Cottage Ferry Landing is 18.99 miles away
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing is 19.02 miles away
Pumphouse Ferry Landing is 19.07 miles away
Junction: M5 J22/A38/B3140 - 14.89 Miles Away
Junction: M5 J23/A39 - 15.72 Miles Away
Junction: M5 J24/A38 - 17 Miles Away
Junction: M5 J21/A370 - 17.56 Miles Away
| Attraction Name: Wells and Mendip Museum |
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| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Distance: 2.92 (miles) |
| Directions from Folly Lane to Wells and Mendip Museum |
| Attraction Name: The Shoe Museum |
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| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Distance: 6.03 (miles) |
| Directions from Folly Lane to The Shoe Museum |
| Attraction Name: East Somerset Railway |
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| Railways |
| Distance: 6.18 (miles) |
| Directions from Folly Lane to East Somerset Railway |
| Attraction Name: Haynes International Motor Museum |
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| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Distance: 9.41 (miles) |
| Directions from Folly Lane to Haynes International Motor Museum |
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