Literary houses · North West England
Old Castle
In or near Patterdale.
Old Castle — a literary house museum in england north east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry · 9.9 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Old Castle is a literary house museum located in england north east. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. earthwork in Patterdale, Cumbria, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Helvellyn & Fairfield SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Castle is a literary house located in North-East England. It is notable for its connections to prominent literary figures and serves as a testament to the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the historic architecture and learn about the literary significance of the site. The house often features exhibitions and events related to its literary history.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5364, -2.9538
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Patterdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 9.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661395 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Castle?
- Old Castle is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0PY), in the parish of Patterdale.
- What is Old Castle?
- Old Castle — a literary house museum in england north east.
- How do I get to Old Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0PY.
- Is Old Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Old Castle is part of the Helvellyn & Fairfield SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Old Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0PY. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.