Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Danby Castle
In or near Ugthorpe.
Danby Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Danby · 1.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Danby 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. Grade I listed quadrangular castle in North Yorkshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Danby Castle is a literary house located in Yorkshire, established in 1302. It features architecture attributed to a notable designer, recognised for its historical significance. The castle serves as a testament to the region's medieval heritage and its connection to literary history. Visitors can explore its grounds and learn about its role in Yorkshire's cultural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4555, -0.8952
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Danby
- Postcode
- YO21 2NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Established
- 1302
- Nearest railway station
- Danby — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526147 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Danby Castle?
- Danby Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 2NP), in the parish of Danby.
- What is Danby Castle?
- Danby Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Danby Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Danby, about 1.6 km away. The nearest town is Ugthorpe. Drivers can use postcode YO21 2NP.
- When was Danby Castle built?
- Built or established in 1302. Designed by http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/d5eca3878a7fbae656d15d8f7c87f53d.
- Is Danby Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Danby Castle is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Danby Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Danby, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 2NP.