Literary houses · South East England
Swerford Castle
In or near South Newington.
Swerford Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Swerford 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. former medieval castle in the village of Swerford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swerford Castle is a literary house located in the West Midlands. It is known for its historical significance and connection to notable literary figures. The structure reflects architectural elements typical of its era, providing insight into the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the surrounding landscape that has inspired various works of literature.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9780, -1.4591
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Swerford
- Postcode
- OX7 4AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Banbury
Sources
- wikidata: Q16248283 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swerford Castle?
- Swerford Castle is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX7 4AY), in the parish of Swerford.
- What is Swerford Castle?
- Swerford Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Swerford Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode OX7 4AY.
- Is Swerford Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Swerford Castle is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Swerford Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX7 4AY. It sits within the Banbury parliamentary constituency.