Literary houses · North East England
Capheaton Castle
In or near Bolam.
Capheaton Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Capheaton Castle 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 the UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Capheaton Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance and connection to various literary figures. The castle features distinctive architecture and is set within landscaped grounds. Visitors can explore the estate's literary heritage and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1186, -1.9404
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Capheaton
- Postcode
- NE19 2AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
Sources
- wikidata: Q24662634 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Capheaton Castle?
- Capheaton Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE19 2AB), in the parish of Capheaton.
- What is Capheaton Castle?
- Capheaton Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Capheaton Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode NE19 2AB.
- Is Capheaton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Capheaton Castle is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Capheaton Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE19 2AB. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.