Literary houses · South West England
Brimpsfield Castle
In or near Cowley.
Brimpsfield Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
Martin Richard Phelan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa · 9.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Brimpsfield Castle is a literary house museum located in england west midlands. 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 Brimpsfield, Gloucestershire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Brimpsfield Castle is a literary house located in the West Midlands. Established in 1150, it offers insight into the region's historical significance. The site serves as a notable example of medieval architecture, reflecting the era in which it was built. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate its literary connections.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8135, -2.0872
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Brimpsfield
- Postcode
- GL4 8LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 9.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4968137 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brimpsfield Castle?
- Brimpsfield Castle is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL4 8LD), in the parish of Brimpsfield.
- What is Brimpsfield Castle?
- Brimpsfield Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Brimpsfield Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL4 8LD.
- When was Brimpsfield Castle built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Brimpsfield Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Brimpsfield Castle is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Brimpsfield Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL4 8LD. It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.