Literary houses · South East England
Queenborough Castle
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Queenborough Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Queenborough · 0.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Queenborough 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. concentric castle in Queenborough, Swale, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Medway Estuary & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Queenborough Castle is a historic literary house located in South-East England, established in 1361. It is notable for its medieval architecture and historical significance. The castle has been a focal point for various literary works and has connections to the local culture. Visitors can explore its grounds and appreciate the historical context of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4162, 0.7486
- County
- Kent
- District
- Swale
- Parish
- Queenborough
- Postcode
- ME11 5AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sittingbourne and Sheppey
- Established
- 1361
- Nearest railway station
- Queenborough — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17643879 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Queenborough Castle?
- Queenborough Castle is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME11 5AY), in the parish of Queenborough.
- What is Queenborough Castle?
- Queenborough Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Queenborough Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Queenborough, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME11 5AY.
- When was Queenborough Castle built?
- Built or established in 1361.
- Is Queenborough Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Queenborough Castle is part of the Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Medway Estuary & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Queenborough Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Queenborough, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME11 5AY.