Literary houses · South West England
Norwood Castle
In or near Kemble.
Norwood Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble · 3.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Norwood Castle is a literary house museum located in england west midlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castle in Oaksey, Wiltshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Norwood Castle is a literary house located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and connection to various literary figures. The castle's architecture and grounds reflect its cultural heritage, providing insight into the literary history of the region. Visitors can explore the surroundings that have inspired numerous works over the years.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6488, -2.0231
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Oaksey
- Postcode
- SN16 9TT
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17658416 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Norwood Castle?
- Norwood Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SN16 9TT), in the parish of Oaksey.
- What is Norwood Castle?
- Norwood Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Norwood Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN16 9TT.
- Is Norwood Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Norwood Castle is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Norwood Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN16 9TT.