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The Great Britain Guide

Literary houses · London

South Mimms Castle

In or near Welham Green.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

South Mimms Castle — a literary house museum in england london.

Notice on a bridge, Warrengate Lane, near South Mimms - geograph.org.uk - 1992587

Jim Osley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Brookmans Park · 1.8 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

South Mimms Castle is a literary house museum located in england london. 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 United Kingdom

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Castle Lime Works Quarry SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

South Mimms Castle is a literary house located in London. It is notable for its association with various literary figures, although specific details about its history and architecture are not provided. Visitors can expect to explore the site's connection to literature in a setting that reflects its cultural significance.

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

Coordinates
51.7083, -0.2211
County
Hertfordshire
District
Hertsmere
Parish
Hertsmere, unparished area
Postcode
EN6 3NL
Parliamentary constituency
Hertsmere
Nearest railway station
Brookmans Park1.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Mimms Castle?
South Mimms Castle is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN6 3NL), in the parish of Hertsmere, unparished area.
What is South Mimms Castle?
South Mimms Castle — a literary house museum in england london.
How do I get to South Mimms Castle?
The nearest railway station is Brookmans Park, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN6 3NL.
Is South Mimms Castle a protected site?
Yes — South Mimms Castle is part of the Castle Lime Works Quarry SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to South Mimms Castle?
The nearest railway station is Brookmans Park, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN6 3NL.