Literary houses · South West England
Bampton Castle
In or near Oakford.
Bampton Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bampton Castle is a literary house museum located in england south west. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in Devon, England, UK
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Place summary
Bampton Castle is a historical site located in South-West England. It is known for its association with literary history. The castle features remnants of a medieval structure, which adds to its significance. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which includes scenic views typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9930, -3.4851
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Bampton
- Postcode
- EX16 9NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
Sources
- wikidata: Q4853530 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bampton Castle?
- Bampton Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX16 9NX), in the parish of Bampton.
- What is Bampton Castle?
- Bampton Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
- How do I get to Bampton Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode EX16 9NX.
- How do I get to Bampton Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX16 9NX. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.