Literary houses · North East England
Horton Castle
In or near Bebside.
Horton Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blyth Bebside · 1.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Horton 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. fortified manor house in Blyth, Northumberland, England
Photo gallery
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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
Horton Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and association with various literary figures. The site offers insights into the region's cultural heritage and provides a tranquil setting for visitors interested in literature and history. The surrounding countryside enhances the experience, making it a suitable location for leisurely exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1108, -1.5615
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Blyth
- Postcode
- NE24 4HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blyth and Ashington
- Nearest railway station
- Blyth Bebside — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24660575 (CC0)
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Bebside
Towns & cities · 1.8 km
Bebside railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.9 km
Isabella Heap
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Heritage railway stations · 2.1 km
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Villages · 2.3 km
Cowpen
Villages · 2.3 km
GLO-BED-RAIL
Heritage railway stations · 2.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horton Castle?
- Horton Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE24 4HG), in the parish of Blyth.
- What is Horton Castle?
- Horton Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Horton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Blyth Bebside, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE24 4HG.
- Is Horton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Horton Castle is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Horton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Blyth Bebside, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE24 4HG.