The Hadlow Tower is a 100-foot-tall (30 m) folly tower built in 1837 in the village of Hadlow, near Tonbridge, Kent, England. It was designed by architect Ambrose Poynter and built for the local landowner, Walter Maynard. The tower is constructed from local ragstone and features a distinctive octagonal shape with a narrow, tapering design. It is topped with a castellated parapet and has a single, narrow window on each of its eight sides. The tower is surrounded by a small, wooded area and offers panoramic views of the Weald of Kent from its top. It is a Grade II listed building and is open to the public on certain days of the year.
Nice tower on private property. It is very difficult to get close for closeups. There's a lady who gives good directions to follow to have the best spots for photographs. Only 1 addition to her directions. The path to follow starts opposite nr 7. Lots of nettles. Wear long trousers or you'll regret it.
After reading nice reviews about this tower we have decided to see it with our own eyes and didn't regret our decision. The building is absolutely spectacular! It can be seen even from the distance because it is very high above the trees. Hadlow octagonal tower locally known as May's folly, is a Victorian tower, and apparently, one of the largest in Britain! It was built in 1838 by architect George Ledwell Taylor. We have parked our car just outside of the barber shop, which located on the left handside not far away from main entrance gates, and walked to the direction of the St Mary's Church. Just before entrance to the church yard, there is the path you can take on the left hand side, which if you follow around and through building up area you will come to the dead end, where you have to turn right and continue the alley way until you will see the gates on the right handside. If you go through the gates and follow the overgrown path, you can come closer to the tower and take nice shots. The best shots, in my opinion would be from the field or across the litter lake, which is not far from the tower. Definitely unforgettable experience and we are recommending it!
Beautiful place but you need to book a time to visit.
The most Unique and beautiful building I have ever seen
Amazing building just shame that it isn't open for public.
Beautiful tower. Go here regularly on my dog walks through the village. Shame it's only a holiday home now and not open to other visitors.
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Nice tower on private property. It is very difficult to get close for closeups. There's a lady who gives good directions to follow to have the best spots for photographs. Only 1 addition to her directions. The path to follow starts opposite nr 7. Lots of nettles. Wear long trousers or you'll regret it.
After reading nice reviews about this tower we have decided to see it with our own eyes and didn't regret our decision. The building is absolutely spectacular! It can be seen even from the distance because it is very high above the trees. Hadlow octagonal tower locally known as May's folly, is a Victorian tower, and apparently, one of the largest in Britain! It was built in 1838 by architect George Ledwell Taylor. We have parked our car just outside of the barber shop, which located on the left handside not far away from main entrance gates, and walked to the direction of the St Mary's Church. Just before entrance to the church yard, there is the path you can take on the left hand side, which if you follow around and through building up area you will come to the dead end, where you have to turn right and continue the alley way until you will see the gates on the right handside. If you go through the gates and follow the overgrown path, you can come closer to the tower and take nice shots. The best shots, in my opinion would be from the field or across the litter lake, which is not far from the tower. Definitely unforgettable experience and we are recommending it!
Beautiful place but you need to book a time to visit.
The most Unique and beautiful building I have ever seen
Amazing building just shame that it isn't open for public.
Beautiful tower. Go here regularly on my dog walks through the village. Shame it's only a holiday home now and not open to other visitors.
