Literary houses · North East England
Howgill Castle
In or near Knock.
Howgill Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.

Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby · 8.9 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Howgill 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 Milburn, Cumbria, United Kingdom
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Howgill Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. This historic site is associated with notable literary figures and serves as a testament to the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can expect a setting rich in literary history, providing insight into the lives and works of its former inhabitants. The surrounding landscape offers a tranquil atmosphere, suitable for reflection and appreciation of the literary arts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6578, -2.5206
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Milburn
- Postcode
- CA10 1DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby — 8.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17530607 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howgill Castle?
- Howgill Castle is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 1DA), in the parish of Milburn.
- What is Howgill Castle?
- Howgill Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Howgill Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 8.9 km away. The nearest town is Knock. Drivers can use postcode CA10 1DA.
- Is Howgill Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Howgill Castle is part of the Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Howgill Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 1DA. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.