Overbury’s Folly is a seaside park with a watch tower. It is located less than a kilometer from Thalassery, a commercial town on the Malabar Coast in the Kannur district, Kerala, India. It is named after its builder, E.N. Overbury, who served as a local judge at Thalassery in the 1870s.
In 1879, Overbury wanted to construct a picnic area at the cliff. He couldn’t complete it, but the spot later earned the name “Overbury’s Folly”. It commands sweeping views of the Arabian Sea.
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 and watch the sun set. A seaside open-air coffee shop has also been opened there.
The waters of Arabian Sea break against the sea wall outside the park. It is on the slope of a small hill. The views from the top are spectacular. On a clear day you may be able to catch a glimpse of Dharmadom in the far distance. There are steps leading up to a watch tower. Its walls are full of graffiti. The place is a hang-out for romancing youngsters.
The park is a favourite destination for wedding photographers. Newly weds pose for their wedding albums. The shooting sessions can go on for a few hours.
