Literary houses · South East England
Bayford Court
In or near Tonge.
Bayford Court — a literary house museum in england south east.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sittingbourne · 0.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bayford Court is a literary house museum located in england south east. 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 the UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Swale SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
- Ramsar wetland: The Swale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bayford Court is a literary house located in South-East England. It is known for its historical significance in the literary world. The house has been associated with notable authors and serves as a testament to the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the architectural features and the surrounding grounds that reflect its literary legacy.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3429, 0.7432
- County
- Kent
- District
- Swale
- Parish
- Swale, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME10 3JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sittingbourne and Sheppey
- Nearest railway station
- Sittingbourne — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661500 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bayford Court?
- Bayford Court is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME10 3JQ), in the parish of Swale, unparished area.
- What is Bayford Court?
- Bayford Court — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Bayford Court?
- The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne, about 0.6 km away. The nearest town is Tonge. Drivers can use postcode ME10 3JQ.
- Is Bayford Court a protected site?
- Yes — Bayford Court is part of the The Swale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bayford Court?
- The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME10 3JQ.