Literary houses · North East England
Castle Eden
In or near Peterlee Town F.C..
Castle Eden — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Paul Buckingham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Horden · 3.2 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Castle Eden 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 County Durham, England
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Castle Eden Dene SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: CASTLE EDEN DENE
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Eden is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance and association with notable literary figures. The site offers insight into the cultural heritage of the region, reflecting the literary legacy that has emerged from this area. Visitors can explore the architecture and grounds that have inspired various works of literature.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7405, -1.3371
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Castle Eden
- Postcode
- TS27 4SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Easington
- Nearest railway station
- Horden — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661260 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Eden?
- Castle Eden is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TS27 4SL), in the parish of Castle Eden.
- What is Castle Eden?
- Castle Eden — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Castle Eden?
- The nearest railway station is Horden, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS27 4SL.
- Is Castle Eden a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Eden is part of the Castle Eden Dene SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Castle Eden?
- The nearest railway station is Horden, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS27 4SL.