Literary houses · North East England
Stanhope Castle
In or near Stanhope.
Stanhope Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope · 0.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Stanhope 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 Stanhope, County Durham, United Kingdom
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stanhope Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and association with various literary figures. The castle offers insights into its past and the cultural context of the region. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the architectural features typical of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7474, -2.0077
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Stanhope
- Postcode
- DL13 2PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661275 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stanhope Castle?
- Stanhope Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 2PZ), in the parish of Stanhope.
- What is Stanhope Castle?
- Stanhope Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Stanhope Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 2PZ.
- Is Stanhope Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Stanhope Castle is part of the Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Stanhope Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 2PZ.