Literary houses · South West England
Harescombe Castle
In or near Upton St Leonards.
Harescombe 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
- Stroud · 5.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Harescombe 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. castle in the UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Harescombe Castle is a literary house located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance in British literature. The property features architectural elements that reflect the era in which it was built, contributing to its cultural importance. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the connection to literary heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7920, -2.2385
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Harescombe
- Postcode
- GL4 0XD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661831 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harescombe Castle?
- Harescombe Castle is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL4 0XD), in the parish of Harescombe.
- What is Harescombe Castle?
- Harescombe Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Harescombe Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL4 0XD.
- Is Harescombe Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Harescombe Castle is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Harescombe Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL4 0XD.