Literary houses · North East England
Halton Castle
In or near Great Whittington.
Halton Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Corbridge · 4.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Halton 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. Grade I listed peel tower in Northumberland, England, UK
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Place summary
Halton Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and association with various literary figures. The site offers insights into the region's cultural heritage and serves as a point of interest for those exploring the connections between literature and local history. Visitors can appreciate the architecture and the surrounding landscape, which contribute to the site's character.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0050, -2.0060
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Whittington
- Postcode
- NE45 5PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Corbridge — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5643626 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Halton Castle?
- Halton Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE45 5PH), in the parish of Whittington.
- What is Halton Castle?
- Halton Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Halton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Corbridge, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE45 5PH.
- How do I get to Halton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Corbridge, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE45 5PH.