Literary houses · North West England
Aldford Castle
In or near Aldford.
Aldford Castle — a literary house museum in wales north.
Jeff Buck — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 6.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Aldford Castle is a literary house museum located in wales north. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castle in Aldford, Aldford and Saighton, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Aldford Castle is a literary house located in North Wales. It is notable for its historical connection to literature, serving as a residence for authors and scholars. The property reflects the architectural styles of its time and is of interest to those studying literary history in the region. Visitors can explore the surroundings, which complement the historical significance of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1298, -2.8699
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Aldford and Saighton
- Postcode
- CH3 6JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4713789 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aldford Castle?
- Aldford Castle is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH3 6JE), in the parish of Aldford and Saighton.
- What is Aldford Castle?
- Aldford Castle — a literary house museum in wales north.
- How do I get to Aldford Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH3 6JE.
- Is Aldford Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Aldford Castle is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Aldford Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH3 6JE.