Capricious & Wilful
N Pevsner
(The Buildings of England)
Link to: Coffee House
THE COFFEE HOUSE
– AT THE FOLLY –
The Coffee House and licensed cafe serves delicious breakfasts, light lunches, afternoon teas, coffee and cakes in the wonderful setting of our 17th Century Grade I Listed Building
Link to: The Museum
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITIONS
– AT THE FOLLY –
Open every day
15 February to 22 December
11:00am to 4:00pm
Changing exhibitions throughout the year.
Link to: Artisans Gallery
THE ARTISANS GALLERY
– AT THE FOLLY –
Beautiful crafts by Yorkshire’s finest makers including ceramics, jewellery, glass and textiles. Gifts inspired by this spectacular building and our year-round exhibitions.
Welcome to The Folly
Settle’s House of Mystery
Built in the late 17th century, The Folly is Settle’s only Grade 1 listed historic house and the town’s finest and most significant building.
Once the home of Richard Preston, a wealthy lawyer, and standing on what was previously the main road into the town, The Folly was a symbol of wealth and power. Throughout its life The Folly has had a range of different uses, from a family home, farmhouse, bakery, warehouse, furniture shop, refreshment rooms, fish & chip shop, bank, salvage business and recently a holiday let.
Yet some of its history still remains a mystery.
Today, you can visit The Folly and discover our packed programme of exhibitions and events, enjoy a delicious drink, home baked cake or lunch in our Coffee House and buy work by Yorkshire makers in our Artisans’ Gallery shop.
