Literary houses · South West England
Kings Court Palace
In or near Silton.
Kings Court Palace — a literary house museum in england south east.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham · 0.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Kings Court Palace is a literary house museum located in england south east. 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kings Court Palace is a literary house located in South-East England. It is known for its historical significance in the literary world, serving as a residence for notable writers. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired various works, making it a point of interest for literature enthusiasts. The property reflects the architectural style of its era, contributing to its cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0361, -2.2604
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Gillingham
- Postcode
- SP8 4LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24660049 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kings Court Palace?
- Kings Court Palace is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP8 4LE), in the parish of Gillingham.
- What is Kings Court Palace?
- Kings Court Palace — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Kings Court Palace?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP8 4LE.
- Is Kings Court Palace a protected site?
- Yes — Kings Court Palace is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Kings Court Palace?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP8 4LE.