Literary houses · South West England
Castle Godwyn
In or near Upton St Leonards.
Castle Godwyn — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud · 6.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Castle Godwyn is a literary house museum located in england west midlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. mound in Painswick, Gloucestershire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: COTSWOLD COMMONS AND BEECHWOODS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Godwyn is a literary house located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and connection to prominent literary figures. Visitors can explore the architecture and surroundings that inspired various works. The site is of interest to those studying literary history and the impact of place on creativity.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8027, -2.1880
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Painswick
- Postcode
- GL6 6TN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17645846 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Godwyn?
- Castle Godwyn is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 6TN), in the parish of Painswick.
- What is Castle Godwyn?
- Castle Godwyn — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Castle Godwyn?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL6 6TN.
- Is Castle Godwyn a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Godwyn is part of the Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the COTSWOLD COMMONS AND BEECHWOODS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Castle Godwyn?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL6 6TN.