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The Great Britain Guide

Literary houses · South West England

Cardinham Castle

In or near Blisland.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Cardinham Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.

Cardinham Castle - View southwards - geograph.org.uk - 8160406

Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Colesloggett Halt · 3.3 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Cardinham 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 Cornwall, England, UK

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cardinham Castle is a literary house located in South-West England. It is notable for its association with significant literary figures. The site offers insights into the lives and works of those who have contributed to the literary heritage of the region. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which often features in the writings of its former inhabitants.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.4821, -4.6427
District
Cornwall
Parish
Cardinham
Postcode
PL30 4ED
Parliamentary constituency
North Cornwall
Nearest railway station
Colesloggett Halt3.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cardinham Castle?
Cardinham Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL30 4ED), in the parish of Cardinham.
What is Cardinham Castle?
Cardinham Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
How do I get to Cardinham Castle?
The nearest railway station is Colesloggett Halt, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL30 4ED.
Is Cardinham Castle a protected site?
Yes — Cardinham Castle is part of the River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Cardinham Castle?
The nearest railway station is Colesloggett Halt, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL30 4ED.