Literary houses · North Wales
Castell y Gur
In or near Wrexham.
Castell y Gur — a literary house museum in wales north.
Sue Booth — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gresford (WDSME) · 1.9 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Castell y Gur is a literary house museum located in wales north. 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 Wrexham
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castell y Gur is a literary house located in North Wales. It is known for its historical significance in Welsh literature. The house serves as a centre for literary activities and events, attracting writers and scholars interested in Welsh culture and heritage. Visitors can expect a focus on the literary contributions of the region within an evocative setting.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0857, -2.9980
- District
- Wrexham
- Parish
- Llay
- Postcode
- LL12 0PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wrexham
- Nearest railway station
- Gresford (WDSME) — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q38598531 (CC0)
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Bradley Hill
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The Crown Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castell y Gur?
- Castell y Gur is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL12 0PW), in the parish of Llay.
- What is Castell y Gur?
- Castell y Gur — a literary house museum in wales north.
- How do I get to Castell y Gur?
- The nearest railway station is Gresford (WDSME), about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL12 0PW.
- Is Castell y Gur a protected site?
- Yes — Castell y Gur is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Castell y Gur?
- The nearest railway station is Gresford (WDSME), about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL12 0PW.