Literary houses · East Midlands
Higham Ferrers Castle
In or near Stanwick.
Higham Ferrers 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
- Wellingborough · 5.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Higham Ferrers 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. motte-and-bailey castle in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Higham Ferrers Castle is a literary house located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and connection to literary figures. The site offers insights into the region's cultural heritage, attracting visitors interested in literature and history. The surrounding area features typical West Midlands scenery, enhancing the experience of exploring the castle's grounds.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3083, -0.5915
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Higham Ferrers
- Postcode
- NN10 8DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wellingborough and Rushden
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17661941 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Higham Ferrers Castle?
- Higham Ferrers Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN10 8DT), in the parish of Higham Ferrers.
- What is Higham Ferrers Castle?
- Higham Ferrers Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Higham Ferrers Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN10 8DT.
- Is Higham Ferrers Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Higham Ferrers Castle is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Higham Ferrers Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN10 8DT.