Literary houses · North East England
Rothbury Castle
In or near Rothbury.
Rothbury Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Rothbury Castle is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. 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 Rothbury, Northumberland, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rothbury Castle, located in the Scottish Lowlands, is a historic literary house. It is notable for its connections to various authors and literary figures. Visitors can explore the surroundings and appreciate the area's cultural significance. The castle's architecture reflects its historical context, providing insight into the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3085, -1.9118
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Rothbury
- Postcode
- NE65 7UN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661399 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rothbury Castle?
- Rothbury Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE65 7UN), in the parish of Rothbury.
- What is Rothbury Castle?
- Rothbury Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Rothbury Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode NE65 7UN.
- Is Rothbury Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Rothbury Castle is part of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Rothbury Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE65 7UN. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.