Literary houses · East Midlands
Gumley Castle
In or near East Langton.
Gumley 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
- Market Harborough · 6.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Gumley 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. motte-and-bailey castle in Gumley, Harborough, England, UK
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Place summary
Gumley Castle is a literary house located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its association with various authors and its contribution to the literary heritage of the region. The site reflects historical significance and architectural features typical of literary residences. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the setting that inspired many literary works.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5028, -1.0013
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Gumley
- Postcode
- LE16 7RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675881 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gumley Castle?
- Gumley Castle is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 7RU), in the parish of Gumley.
- What is Gumley Castle?
- Gumley Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Gumley Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE16 7RU.
- How do I get to Gumley Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 7RU.