Literary houses · North West England
Kendal Castle
In or near Oxenholme.
Kendal Castle — a literary house museum in england north west.
Christine Johnstone — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal · 0.9 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Kendal Castle is a literary house museum located in england north west. 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 the United Kingdom
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kendal Castle is a historic site located in North-West England. It was once the stronghold of the Westmorland family and is now a ruin. The castle is notable for its association with the literary heritage of the region. Visitors can explore the remnants of the structure and enjoy views over the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3249, -2.7364
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kendal
- Postcode
- LA9 7DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6388845 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kendal Castle?
- Kendal Castle is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA9 7DJ), in the parish of Kendal.
- What is Kendal Castle?
- Kendal Castle — a literary house museum in england north west.
- How do I get to Kendal Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 0.9 km away. The nearest town is Oxenholme. Drivers can use postcode LA9 7DJ.
- Is Kendal Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Kendal Castle is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Kendal Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA9 7DJ.