Where is Orchard Castle?

Orchard Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 6PE), in the parish of Zeals.

How do I get to Orchard Castle?

The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12 6PE.

Is Orchard Castle a protected site?

Yes — Orchard Castle is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Orchard Castle?

The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 6PE.

Literary houses · South West England

Orchard Castle

In or near Bourton.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Orchard Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Gillingham · 7.1 km

Wheelchair accessible

Orchard Castle is a literary house museum located in england south east. 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 Gasper, Wiltshire, England, UK

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Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Orchard Castle is a literary house located in South-East England. It is notable for its connection to significant literary figures, serving as a residence and inspiration for various works. The property reflects architectural features typical of its era, contributing to its historical significance. Visitors can explore the surrounding grounds, which complement the literary heritage of the site.

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

Coordinates: 51.0861, -2.3306
District: Wiltshire
Parish: Zeals
Postcode: BA12 6PE
Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
Nearest railway station: Gillingham — 7.1 km

Sources

wikidata: Q17643323 (CC0)

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