Literary houses · East of England
Morley Castle
In or near Swanton Morley.
Morley Castle — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
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 · 5.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Morley 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 Swanton Morley, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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
Morley Castle is a literary house located in the East Midlands. It is known for its historical significance in English literature. The site offers insights into the lives and works of notable authors associated with the region. Visitors can explore the architecture and grounds that reflect the literary heritage of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7180, 1.0012
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Swanton Morley
- Postcode
- NR20 4JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham — 5.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24660208 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Morley Castle?
- Morley Castle is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR20 4JT), in the parish of Swanton Morley.
- What is Morley Castle?
- Morley Castle — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Morley Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR20 4JT.
- Is Morley Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Morley 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 Morley Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR20 4JT.