Literary houses · South West England
Hales Castle
In or near Berkley.
Hales Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.
Helen Steed — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Longleat · 1.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Hales Castle is a literary house museum located in england south east. 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 Selwood, Somerset, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Longleat Woods SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hales Castle is a literary house located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance in the context of British literature. The site provides insight into the lives of authors associated with the property. Visitors can explore its literary connections and the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1968, -2.2912
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Selwood
- Postcode
- BA11 5LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Longleat — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5641493 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hales Castle?
- Hales Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA11 5LW), in the parish of Selwood.
- What is Hales Castle?
- Hales Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Hales Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Longleat, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA11 5LW.
- Is Hales Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Hales Castle is part of the Longleat Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Hales Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Longleat, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA11 5LW.