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The Great Britain Guide

Literary houses · East of England

Mileham Castle

In or near Pattesley.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Mileham Castle — a literary house museum in england east midlands.

Mileham village sign (detail) - geograph.org.uk - 6644546

Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Dereham · 9.9 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Mileham Castle is a literary house museum located in england east 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 Mileham, Norfolk, England, UK

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Mileham Castle is a literary house located in the East Midlands. This site is notable for its historical significance and connection to literary heritage. Visitors can explore the architecture and grounds that reflect its storied past. The castle offers insights into the region's cultural history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.7380, 0.8367
County
Norfolk
District
Breckland
Parish
Mileham
Postcode
PE32 2RB
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Norfolk
Nearest railway station
Dereham9.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mileham Castle?
Mileham Castle is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 2RB), in the parish of Mileham.
What is Mileham Castle?
Mileham Castle — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
How do I get to Mileham Castle?
The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE32 2RB.
Is Mileham Castle a protected site?
Yes — Mileham Castle is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Mileham Castle?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 2RB. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.