Literary houses · East of England
Crabb's Castle
In or near Burnham Thorpe.
Crabb's Castle — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
Richard Humphrey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wighton Halt · 2.2 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Crabb's Castle is a literary house museum located in england east midlands. 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 Norfolk, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Crabb's Castle is a literary house located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its association with significant literary figures and serves as a testament to the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the property and its grounds, which reflect the historical context of its literary connections. The house provides insight into the lives and works of the authors linked to it.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9214, 0.8467
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Wighton
- Postcode
- NR23 1PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Wighton Halt — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17666773 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crabb's Castle?
- Crabb's Castle is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR23 1PP), in the parish of Wighton.
- What is Crabb's Castle?
- Crabb's Castle — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Crabb's Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wighton Halt, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR23 1PP.
- Is Crabb's Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Crabb's Castle is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Crabb's Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wighton Halt, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR23 1PP.