Literary houses · South West England
Upton Castle
In or near Altarnun.
Upton Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
P G Moore — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House Station · 6.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Upton Castle is a literary house museum located in england south west. 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 Lewannick, Cornwall, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Upton Castle is a literary house located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and connection to various literary figures. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the architecture, which reflects its storied past. The site may also host literary events and exhibitions, appealing to those interested in literature and history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5840, -4.4798
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- North Hill
- Postcode
- PL15 7QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House Station — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17658134 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upton Castle?
- Upton Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL15 7QX), in the parish of North Hill.
- What is Upton Castle?
- Upton Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
- How do I get to Upton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House Station, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL15 7QX.
- Is Upton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Upton Castle is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Upton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House Station, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL15 7QX.