Literary houses · North Wales
Dodleston Castle
In or near Dodleston.
Dodleston Castle — a literary house museum in wales north.
John S Turner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hope (Flintshire) · 6.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Dodleston Castle is a literary house museum located in wales north. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. remains of motte and bailey castle in Cheshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dodleston Castle is a literary house located in North Wales. It is notable for its association with the works of various authors. The site offers insight into the literary heritage of the region, reflecting its historical significance. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired numerous writings, contributing to the cultural landscape of North Wales.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1410, -2.9562
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Dodleston
- Postcode
- CH4 9JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Hope (Flintshire) — 6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17673868 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dodleston Castle?
- Dodleston Castle is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH4 9JR), in the parish of Dodleston.
- What is Dodleston Castle?
- Dodleston Castle — a literary house museum in wales north.
- How do I get to Dodleston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hope (Flintshire), about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH4 9JR.
- Is Dodleston Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Dodleston Castle is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Dodleston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hope (Flintshire), about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH4 9JR.