Literary houses · North West England
Egremont Castle
In or near St Bees.
Egremont Castle — a literary house museum in england north west.
Brian Deegan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nethertown · 3.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Egremont Castle is a literary house museum located in england north west. 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 castle in Egremont, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Egremont Castle is a historic site located in North-West England. It is notable for its literary connections, having inspired various works over the years. The castle's ruins provide insight into its medieval past and its role in local history. Visitors can explore the remnants of this once-prominent fortress, set against the backdrop of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4800, -3.5298
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Egremont
- Postcode
- CA22 2AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- Nethertown — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15216185 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Egremont Castle?
- Egremont Castle is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA22 2AZ), in the parish of Egremont.
- What is Egremont Castle?
- Egremont Castle — a literary house museum in england north west.
- How do I get to Egremont Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Nethertown, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA22 2AZ.
- Is Egremont Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Egremont Castle is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Egremont Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Nethertown, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA22 2AZ.