Literary houses · North West England
Dunham Castle
In or near Rostherne.
Dunham Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hale · 3.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Dunham 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. castle in Dunham Massey, Greater Manchester, England
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dunham Park SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dunham Castle is a literary house located in the West Midlands. This site is noted for its historical significance and connection to various literary figures. Visitors can explore the architecture and grounds associated with its literary heritage. The castle offers a glimpse into the cultural landscape of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3831, -2.4010
- District
- Trafford
- Parish
- Dunham Massey
- Postcode
- WA14 4SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Altrincham and Sale West
- Nearest railway station
- Hale — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5315242 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunham Castle?
- Dunham Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA14 4SJ), in the parish of Dunham Massey.
- What is Dunham Castle?
- Dunham Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Dunham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hale, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA14 4SJ.
- Is Dunham Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Dunham Castle is part of the Dunham Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Dunham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hale, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA14 4SJ.