Literary houses · North East England
Bellister Castle (uninhabited parts)
In or near Featherstone.
Bellister Castle (uninhabited parts) — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Graham Robson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 0.9 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bellister Castle (uninhabited parts) is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. 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 Featherstone, Northumberland, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bellister Castle is an uninhabited literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance and distinctive architecture. The castle's unoccupied sections offer insight into its past, contributing to the region's literary heritage. Visitors can explore the surrounding grounds, which provide a scenic backdrop typical of the Lowlands.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9603, -2.4690
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Featherstone
- Postcode
- NE49 0HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17646174 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bellister Castle (uninhabited parts)?
- Bellister Castle (uninhabited parts) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE49 0HZ), in the parish of Featherstone.
- What is Bellister Castle (uninhabited parts)?
- Bellister Castle (uninhabited parts) — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Bellister Castle (uninhabited parts)?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE49 0HZ.
- Is Bellister Castle (uninhabited parts) a protected site?
- Yes — Bellister Castle (uninhabited parts) is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bellister Castle (uninhabited parts)?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE49 0HZ.