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The Great Britain Guide

Literary houses · South East England

Cymbeline's Castle

In or near Stoke Mandeville.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Cymbeline's Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.

Camera on top of Beacon Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4451318

Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Little Kimble · 1.0 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Cymbeline's Castle 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. motte-and-bailey castle in Ellesborough, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ellesborough and Kimble Warrens SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cymbeline's Castle is a literary house located in the West Midlands. It is associated with the works of William Shakespeare, specifically referencing his play "Cymbeline". The building reflects the architectural style of its time, providing insight into the literary heritage of the region. Visitors can explore the connection between the site and Shakespeare's influence on English literature.

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Coordinates
51.7497, -0.7952
Parish
Ellesborough
Postcode
HP17 0XH
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire
Nearest railway station
Little Kimble1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cymbeline's Castle?
Cymbeline's Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP17 0XH), in the parish of Ellesborough.
What is Cymbeline's Castle?
Cymbeline's Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
How do I get to Cymbeline's Castle?
The nearest railway station is Little Kimble, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP17 0XH.
Is Cymbeline's Castle a protected site?
Yes — Cymbeline's Castle is part of the Ellesborough and Kimble Warrens SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Cymbeline's Castle?
The nearest railway station is Little Kimble, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP17 0XH.