Overbury's Folly is a historical and quirky landmark located in Thalassery, Kannur district, Kerala. The folly is a watchtower that was built in the 1870s by E.N. Overbury, a local judge. The folly is made of stone and brick, and it has a conical roof.
The folly is located on a hilltop, and it offers panoramic views of the surrounding area. The folly is also a popular spot for photography.
The folly is a bit of a mystery. It is unclear why Overbury built the folly, and there are several legends about its origins. Some people believe that the folly was built as a lookout post, while others believe that it was built as a folly, or a whimsical building that was not intended to be functional.
Whatever its origins, Overbury's Folly is a unique and interesting landmark. It is a great place to visit for its history, its views, and its quirky charm.
Here are some of the things I loved about Overbury's Folly in Thalassery:
The historical significance of the folly The panoramic views of the surrounding area The quirky charm of the folly The popularity of the folly for photography I would definitely recommend Overbury's Folly to anyone looking for a unique and interesting landmark to visit...
Read moreOverbury's Folly is a seashore adventurous park With a watch tower Situated near Thalassery Municipal Stadium. One of the popular attractions of the town.The seaside park is a perfect spot to be in during evenings when the sun touches the horizon. It is located less than a kilometer from Thalassery near to the stadium and Thalassery Fort. One can also see the Sub Collector's Bungalow located nearby..Named after its builder, E. N. Overbury, who served, as a local judge in Thalassery court in the 1870s and he wanted to construct a picnic spot at the cliff, this seaside park built on a hill, offers an excellent view of the Arabian sea. It is a calm & quiet place to spend your time, overseeing the nature & beauty of the ocean. .evenings Ara the peak time.there is a Children's park and there will be lots of items for the little ones to play with. You will feel refreshed if you spend some time there. well maintained place. You might get lucky and have a spectacular sunset experience. There is a canteen also where you can have tea/coffee or snacks. Dont miss this place. Must visit during evenings with your family/ lover/ friends or alone. The photos were taken in 2009 with Sony...
Read moreOverbury's Folly is a picnic spot named after E N Overbury, a British Sub-collector. It is located at Thalassery. It is an unfinished construction, or architectural folly, that now serves as a recreational park.
E N Overbury had a plan to construct a picnic spot at the cliff near the Municipal Stadium. He could not complete it during his lifetime; however, the slope from the sub-collector's bungalow to the rocks below came to be known by his name. One can enjoy breathtaking vistas of the sea from here.
Today, Overbury's Folly has been renovated and redecorated as a tourist attraction. It is frequented by local people in the evenings as a place to relax. A seaside open-air coffee shop has also been opened on the folly.
Location: Thalassery, 21 kms south of Kannur. Nearest Railway Station: Thalassery Nearest Bus Station: Thalassery Nearest Airports: Mangalore(140 kms),...
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