Literary houses · North West England
Greystoke Castle
In or near Blencow.
Greystoke Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 7.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Greystoke Castle is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle west of Penrith in the county of Cumbria in northern England
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Greystoke Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands, established in 1353. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural style attributed to a notable architect. The castle's rich history adds to its cultural value, making it an important site for those interested in literature and heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6700, -2.8771
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Greystoke
- Postcode
- CA11 0TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Established
- 1353
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 7.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5608483 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greystoke Castle?
- Greystoke Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0TG), in the parish of Greystoke.
- What is Greystoke Castle?
- Greystoke Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Greystoke Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0TG.
- When was Greystoke Castle built?
- Built or established in 1353. Designed by http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/addedea8f932c3d226827e326bb1c67f.
- Is Greystoke Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Greystoke Castle is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Greystoke Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0TG.