Literary houses · East Midlands
Kibworth Harcourt Castle
In or near Little Stretton.
Kibworth Harcourt 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
- Market Harborough · 9.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Kibworth Harcourt 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. castle in the UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kilby - Foxton Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kibworth Harcourt Castle is a literary house located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its connection to various literary figures and serves as a point of interest for those exploring the region's cultural heritage. The house reflects the architectural styles of its era, providing insight into the literary history of the area. Visitors can expect to engage with its historical context and significance in British literature.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5440, -0.9977
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Kibworth Harcourt
- Postcode
- LE8 0NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough — 9.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24660688 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kibworth Harcourt Castle?
- Kibworth Harcourt Castle is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE8 0NQ), in the parish of Kibworth Harcourt.
- What is Kibworth Harcourt Castle?
- Kibworth Harcourt Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Kibworth Harcourt Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE8 0NQ.
- Is Kibworth Harcourt Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Kibworth Harcourt Castle is part of the Kilby - Foxton Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Kibworth Harcourt Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE8 0NQ. It sits within the Harborough, Oadby and Wigston parliamentary constituency.