Literary houses · West Midlands
King John's Castle
In or near Compton Verney.
King John's Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
David P Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
King John's 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 Kineton, Warwickshire, England, UK
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Place summary
King John's Castle is a historic literary house located in the West Midlands. It is associated with the period of King John, known for its connections to English history and literature. The site offers insights into the era and its significance, though specific architectural details and designations are not provided. Visitors can explore the surrounding grounds and appreciate the literary heritage tied to this location.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1556, -1.5193
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Kineton
- Postcode
- CV35 0HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kenilworth and Southam
Sources
- wikidata: Q17663625 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King John's Castle?
- King John's Castle is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV35 0HU), in the parish of Kineton.
- What is King John's Castle?
- King John's Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to King John's Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode CV35 0HU.
- How do I get to King John's Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CV35 0HU. It sits within the Kenilworth and Southam parliamentary constituency.