Where is Rochdale Castle?

Rochdale Castle is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL11 4HA), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.

How do I get to Rochdale Castle?

The nearest railway station is Rochdale, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL11 4HA.

Is Rochdale Castle a protected site?

Yes — Rochdale Castle is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Rochdale Castle?

The nearest railway station is Rochdale, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL11 4HA.

Literary houses · North West England

Rochdale Castle

In or near Wardle.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Rochdale Castle — a literary house museum in england north west.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Rochdale · 0.8 km

Wheelchair accessible

Rochdale 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. castle in England

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rochdale Canal SSSI
Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Rochdale Castle, located in North-West England, is a notable literary house. It is associated with significant historical figures in literature. The building reflects architectural styles relevant to its era and serves as a testament to the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can expect to explore its literary connections and historical context.

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

Coordinates: 53.6120, -2.1644
District: Rochdale
Parish: Rochdale, unparished area
Postcode: OL11 4HA
Parliamentary constituency: Rochdale
Nearest railway station: Rochdale — 0.8 km

Sources

wikidata: Q7353788 (CC0)

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