Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Clifton Castle
In or near Patrick Brompton.
Clifton Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bedale · 6.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Clifton Castle is a literary house museum located in england yorkshire. 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 Clifton-on-Yore, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clifton Castle is a literary house located in Yorkshire, established in 1320. This historic site reflects the architectural styles of its time and serves as a testament to the region's literary heritage. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the historical significance of the castle within the context of Yorkshire's rich cultural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2536, -1.6667
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Clifton-on-Yore
- Postcode
- HG4 4AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Established
- 1320
- Nearest railway station
- Bedale — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q99480800 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clifton Castle?
- Clifton Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG4 4AB), in the parish of Clifton-on-Yore.
- What is Clifton Castle?
- Clifton Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Clifton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bedale, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode HG4 4AB.
- When was Clifton Castle built?
- Built or established in 1320.
- Is Clifton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Clifton Castle is part of the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Clifton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bedale, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HG4 4AB.