Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sneaton Castle
In or near Whitby.
Sneaton Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby · 1.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Sneaton Castle is a literary house museum located in england yorkshire. 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 the UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sneaton Castle is a literary house located in Yorkshire. This historical site is known for its connections to notable literary figures and serves as a centre for education and retreat. Visitors can expect a serene environment that fosters creativity and reflection, with facilities that cater to various groups and events. The castle's architecture and surrounding grounds provide a fitting backdrop for literary pursuits.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4839, -0.6408
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whitby
- Postcode
- YO21 3NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24658760 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sneaton Castle?
- Sneaton Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 3NW), in the parish of Whitby.
- What is Sneaton Castle?
- Sneaton Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Sneaton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 1.7 km away. The nearest town is Whitby. Drivers can use postcode YO21 3NW.
- Is Sneaton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Sneaton Castle is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Sneaton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 3NW.