Literary houses · East Midlands
Bakewell Castle
In or near Youlgrave.
Bakewell Castle — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South · 6.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bakewell 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. motte-and-bailey castle in Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bakewell Castle is a literary house located in the East Midlands. It is known for its historical significance and connection to notable literary figures. The site offers insights into the region's cultural heritage, reflecting its importance in British literature. Visitors can explore the architecture and grounds that have inspired various works over the years.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2156, -1.6702
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Bakewell
- Postcode
- DE45 1GA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4849346 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bakewell Castle?
- Bakewell Castle is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE45 1GA), in the parish of Bakewell.
- What is Bakewell Castle?
- Bakewell Castle — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Bakewell Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE45 1GA.
- Is Bakewell Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Bakewell Castle is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Bakewell Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE45 1GA.