Literary houses · East of England
Totternhoe Castle
In or near Tilsworth.
Totternhoe Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
Robin Webster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whipsnade Central · 5.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Totternhoe 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. motte-and-bailey castle in Totternhoe, Central Bedfordshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Totternhoe Knolls SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Totternhoe Castle is a historical site located in the West Midlands. It is recognised for its literary significance, having inspired various works. The castle's remains reflect its medieval origins, providing insight into the architectural styles of that period. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which adds to the site's historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8885, -0.5771
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Totternhoe
- Postcode
- LU6 2DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Luton South and South Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Whipsnade Central — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7828481 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Totternhoe Castle?
- Totternhoe Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LU6 2DA), in the parish of Totternhoe.
- What is Totternhoe Castle?
- Totternhoe Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Totternhoe Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU6 2DA.
- Is Totternhoe Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Totternhoe Castle is part of the Totternhoe Knolls SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Totternhoe Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU6 2DA.