Literary houses · East Midlands
Ashford Castle
In or near Wardlow.
moat, probably site of a fortified manor house, in Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Colin Park — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South · 8.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Ashford Castle is a literary house museum located in england east midlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. moat, probably site of a fortified manor house, in Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: DERBYSHIRE DALES
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ashford Castle is a literary house located in the East Midlands. It is known for its historical significance and connections to notable literary figures. The castle's architecture and grounds provide a glimpse into its storied past, making it an interesting site for those interested in literature and history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2249, -1.7089
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Ashford in the Water
- Postcode
- DE45 1QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South — 8.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24660814 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashford Castle?
- Ashford Castle is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE45 1QG), in the parish of Ashford in the Water.
- What is Ashford Castle?
- moat, probably site of a fortified manor house, in Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
- How do I get to Ashford Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 8.7 km away. The nearest town is Wardlow. Drivers can use postcode DE45 1QG.
- Is Ashford Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Ashford Castle is part of the DERBYSHIRE DALES National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Ashford Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DE45 1QG. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency.