Literary houses · South West England
Castle Combe Castle
In or near Grittleton.
Castle Combe Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chippenham · 9.2 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Castle Combe Castle is a literary house museum located in england south east. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castle in Castle Combe, Wiltshire, 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
Castle Combe Castle is a literary house located in South-East England. Known for its historical significance, it has been associated with various literary figures. The house showcases architecture that reflects its storied past. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the setting that inspired many works of literature.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4998, -2.2337
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Castle Combe
- Postcode
- SN14 7JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Chippenham — 9.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5050029 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Combe Castle?
- Castle Combe Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN14 7JW), in the parish of Castle Combe.
- What is Castle Combe Castle?
- Castle Combe Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Castle Combe Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN14 7JW.
- Is Castle Combe Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Combe Castle is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Castle Combe Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN14 7JW. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.