Literary houses · South West England
Down Castle
In or near Sandford.
Down Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Copplestone · 9.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Down Castle is a literary house museum located in england south west. 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 the UK
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Place summary
Down Castle is a literary house located in South-West England. It is notable for its association with prominent literary figures. The house offers insights into the lives and works of its past residents, showcasing their contributions to literature. Visitors can explore the surrounding gardens and grounds, which complement the historical significance of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8715, -3.6528
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Puddington
- Postcode
- EX16 8LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Copplestone — 9.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661749 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Down Castle?
- Down Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX16 8LP), in the parish of Puddington.
- What is Down Castle?
- Down Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
- How do I get to Down Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Copplestone, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX16 8LP.
- How do I get to Down Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX16 8LP. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.