Literary houses · North West England
Pennington Castle
In or near Swarthmoor.
Pennington Castle — a literary house museum in england north west.
Mick Garratt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ulverston · 2.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Pennington Castle is a literary house museum located in england north west. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. ancient monument in Pennington, South Lakeland, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pennington Castle is a literary house located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance in relation to English literature. The site offers insights into the literary heritage of the region and may feature exhibitions or events linked to prominent writers. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting that reflects the cultural landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1901, -3.1391
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Pennington
- Postcode
- LA12 7NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Ulverston — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17642476 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pennington Castle?
- Pennington Castle is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 7NX), in the parish of Pennington.
- What is Pennington Castle?
- Pennington Castle — a literary house museum in england north west.
- How do I get to Pennington Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ulverston, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 7NX.
- Is Pennington Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Pennington Castle is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Pennington Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ulverston, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 7NX.