Literary houses · Mid Wales
Hardwick Castle
In or near Priestweston.
Hardwick Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton · 9.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Hardwick Castle is a literary house museum located in wales mid. 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 Norbury, Shropshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hardwick Castle is a literary house located in Mid Wales. It is notable for its historical significance and association with various literary figures. The castle features distinctive architecture and is set within a picturesque landscape, reflecting its cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the literary connections that define its character.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5095, -2.9334
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Norbury
- Postcode
- SY9 5HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton — 9.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17676949 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hardwick Castle?
- Hardwick Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY9 5HT), in the parish of Norbury.
- What is Hardwick Castle?
- Hardwick Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Hardwick Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 9.3 km away. The nearest town is Priestweston. Drivers can use postcode SY9 5HT.
- Is Hardwick Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Hardwick Castle is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Hardwick Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY9 5HT. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.