Bumper numbers visit the folly
September 2022 – More than 80 people visited the Folly when we opened on Sunday (25 September) and enjoyed great views from the top of the tower. Many thanks ot all who gave donations to our maintenance fund – we…
Dozens celebrate Jubilee with walk to the folly
Great that we were able to welcome so many visitors to Flounders Folly over the two Jubilee Bank Holiday open days. Around 80 people in all cam to enjoy the walk and some far-reaching views. Many thanks in particular to…
Platinum Jubilee opening times
Flounders Folly will be open on both of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Bank Holidays, this Thursday and Friday June 2 and 3, 11am to 4pm both days. The Met Office say the weather looks set fair on both days –…
Folly open for summer hours
The weather forecast is for a fine weekend, with Sunday 27 March expected to be sun-filled – ideal for a walk to see great views from the top of Flounders Folly. The tower is due open to visitors from…
Boxing Day opening
If you want a breath of air on Boxing Day Sunday (26 Dec), Flounders’ Folly will be open from 11am to 3pm. If parking at the Callow Hill forestry pull-in, please don’t block farm gates. If you want a longer…
August 2021 – Folly on 80K Festival route
Busy times at Flounders’ Folly as the Covid-delayed Shropshire Way 80K Festival 2021 programme routed one of the main events through our grounds earlier in the month. Folly volunteer Ian Dodd kindly opened the doors of the tower so competitors…
Folly proves a popular walk
Over 50 people took the opportunity to walk to Flounders’ Folly yesterday (25 July) when our volunteers opened it to the public. Thanks to all who made the effort, and for their donations towards folly upkeep. We know that at…
Folly badges available this Bank Holiday
Our volunteers are planning to open Flounders Folly to visitors on both Sunday (30 May) and Bank Holiday Monday (31 May), 11am-4pm both days. The forecast is favourable, the views and nature should be wonderful and – even better –…
April 2021 – We need your memories
Do you have any photos of long-ago visits to Flounders Folly? If so, can you help us add to the Flounders’ Folly Trust booklet on the history of the place and Benjamin Flounders? The booklet is some years old and…
6-4-21 Great to be back!
We had around 130 people make it up to the top of Flounders Folly over Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday, and with every sort of weather, they caught a variety of views – from almost nothing to crystal clear…