Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Crayke Castle
In or near Thornton-on-the-Hill.
Crayke Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Crayke 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 North Yorkshire, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Howardian Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Crayke Castle is a literary house located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its historical significance and connection to various literary figures. The castle showcases architectural features typical of its era, providing insight into the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the setting that inspired works of literature.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1294, -1.1453
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Crayke
- Postcode
- YO61 4TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
Sources
- wikidata: Q5183045 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crayke Castle?
- Crayke Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO61 4TA), in the parish of Crayke.
- What is Crayke Castle?
- Crayke Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Crayke Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode YO61 4TA.
- Is Crayke Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Crayke Castle is part of the Howardian Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Crayke Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO61 4TA. It sits within the Wetherby and Easingwold parliamentary constituency.