Literary houses · Mid Wales
Lyonshall Castle
In or near Kington.
Lyonshall Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Philip Pankhurst — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction · 1.9 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Lyonshall Castle is a literary house museum located in wales mid. 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: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lyonshall Castle is a literary house located in Mid Wales. It is notable for its historical significance and literary connections, reflecting the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired various literary figures. The site offers insights into the architectural style and the history of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2009, -2.9796
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Lyonshall
- Postcode
- HR5 3HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661843 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lyonshall Castle?
- Lyonshall Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR5 3HR), in the parish of Lyonshall.
- What is Lyonshall Castle?
- Lyonshall Castle — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Lyonshall Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR5 3HR.
- Is Lyonshall Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Lyonshall Castle is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Lyonshall Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR5 3HR.