Literary houses · North West England
Halton Castle
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Halton Castle — a literary house museum in england north west.
Ian Greig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ormskirk · 2.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Halton 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. moated site in Lathom, West Lancashire, UK; possibly site of fortified house
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Halton Castle is a literary house located in North-West England. This historic site is notable for its connections to various literary figures. The castle offers insights into the region's cultural heritage and is a point of interest for those exploring England's literary history. Visitors can expect to find a setting that reflects its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5732, -2.8408
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- West Lancashire
- Parish
- Lathom
- Postcode
- L40 5UJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Lancashire
- Nearest railway station
- Ormskirk — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24660186 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Halton Castle?
- Halton Castle is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode L40 5UJ), in the parish of Lathom.
- What is Halton Castle?
- Halton Castle — a literary house museum in england north west.
- How do I get to Halton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ormskirk, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode L40 5UJ.
- Is Halton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Halton Castle is part of the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Halton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ormskirk, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L40 5UJ.