Literary houses · North West England
Kirkcambeck
In or near Bewcastle.
Kirkcambeck — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 9.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Kirkcambeck 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. castle in Cumbria, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kirkcambeck is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance in British literature. The property has been associated with notable literary figures and offers insights into their lives and works. Visitors can explore the house and its surroundings, reflecting the cultural heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0125, -2.7318
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Askerton
- Postcode
- CA8 2BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 9.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661347 (CC0)
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Where to eat & stay near Kirkcambeck
Places to stay
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📷 7B&Bs · North West England
Scotch Arms Mews
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkcambeck?
- Kirkcambeck is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2BQ), in the parish of Askerton.
- What is Kirkcambeck?
- Kirkcambeck — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Kirkcambeck?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2BQ.
- Is Kirkcambeck a protected site?
- Yes — Kirkcambeck is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Kirkcambeck?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2BQ. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.