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Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hours
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44 Waterworks Rd, Birmingham B16 9AL, United KingdomMap
Phone+44 121 643 2514
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  • Bunty B
    Bunty B
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    Wonderful experience

    We have just been to the folly to listen to Max Eastley's Aeolian Harp and Sculptures for Perrott's Folly. If you have never been into the folly beware the only way up and down is a steep narrow spira...

    Reviewed on May 27, 2018
  • Steve W
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    One of J R R Tolkien's Two Towers.

    Perrott's Folly is said to have inspired Orthanc tower in The Two Towers, book two in The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J R R Tolkien. It seems the chances of entering it are difficult at best. The day...

    Reviewed on May 9, 2017
  • Svetko_Jimmy
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    Inspiration

    It might have been inspirational for Tolkien but it doesn't inspired me considering that there are plenty other things to see in the city. It's worth to check the lake nearby.

    Reviewed on May 19, 2016
  • HistoryNeedsYou
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    Tolkien's inspiration for The Two Towers

    Perrott's folly is a Georgian gem surrounded by modern housing. Climb up the winding staircase and discover wonderful views across Birmingham and the hills beyond. Tolkien lived near the folly after h...

    Reviewed on Feb 15, 2016
  • Tom P
    Tom P
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    Worth a quick stop

    As it's the inspiration for the tower in the LOTR I thought I'd stop by on my way into Birmingham. Was worth the five minute detour, however there wasn't much to see as it was all locked up, most like...

    Reviewed on Oct 24, 2015
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