Literary houses · South West England
Ruardean Castle
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
Ruardean Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
Philip Pankhurst — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 9.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Ruardean Castle is a literary house museum located in england west midlands. 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 Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ruardean Castle is a literary house located in the West Midlands. It is known for its historical significance and connections to notable literary figures. The site offers insights into the region's cultural heritage and serves as a point of interest for those exploring the intersection of literature and history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8577, -2.5535
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Ruardean
- Postcode
- GL17 9TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 9.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17645797 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruardean Castle?
- Ruardean Castle is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL17 9TG), in the parish of Ruardean.
- What is Ruardean Castle?
- Ruardean Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Ruardean Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL17 9TG.
- Is Ruardean Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Ruardean Castle is part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Ruardean Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL17 9TG. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency.