Literary houses · North Wales
Hen Blas Castle
In or near Burton.
Hen Blas Castle — a literary house museum in wales north.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Flint · 2.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Hen Blas Castle is a literary house museum located in wales north. 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 Bagillt, Flintshire, Wales, UK
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dee Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hen Blas Castle is a literary house located in North Wales. It is noted for its association with notable literary figures. The structure reflects historical architectural styles and serves as a testament to the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired various works of literature.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2523, -3.1688
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Flint
- Postcode
- CH6 5RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alyn and Deeside
- Nearest railway station
- Flint — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24660243 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hen Blas Castle?
- Hen Blas Castle is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH6 5RP), in the parish of Flint.
- What is Hen Blas Castle?
- Hen Blas Castle — a literary house museum in wales north.
- How do I get to Hen Blas Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Flint, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH6 5RP.
- Is Hen Blas Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Hen Blas Castle is part of the Dee Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Hen Blas Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Flint, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH6 5RP.