Where is Hirst Castle?

Hirst Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE63 9EY), in the parish of Ashington.

How do I get to Hirst Castle?

The nearest railway station is Ashington, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE63 9EY.

Is Hirst Castle a protected site?

Yes — Hirst Castle is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Hirst Castle?

The nearest railway station is Ashington, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE63 9EY.

Literary houses · North East England

Hirst Castle

In or near Stakeford.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Hirst Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Ashington · 0.9 km

Wheelchair accessible

Hirst 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. peel tower in Ashington, Northumberland, England, UK

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hirst Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance and association with notable literary figures. The castle's architecture and grounds reflect the cultural heritage of the region. Visitors can explore the estate, which offers insights into its literary connections and the surrounding landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 55.1844, -1.5596
District: Northumberland
Parish: Ashington
Postcode: NE63 9EY
Parliamentary constituency: Blyth and Ashington
Nearest railway station: Ashington — 0.9 km

Sources

wikidata: Q24661257 (CC0)

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