Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wakefield Castle
In or near Wakefield.
Wakefield Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
Christine Johnstone — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Westgate · 1.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Wakefield Castle is a literary house museum located in england yorkshire. 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 West Yorkshire, England, UK
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Place summary
Wakefield Castle is a literary house located in Yorkshire. It is noted for its historical significance and connection to various literary figures. The castle's architecture and grounds reflect its heritage, providing insight into the region's cultural past. Visitors can explore the literary connections and enjoy the serene surroundings.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6729, -1.5068
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Wakefield, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF2 8DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wakefield and Rothwell
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Westgate — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7961035 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wakefield Castle?
- Wakefield Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF2 8DY), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
- What is Wakefield Castle?
- Wakefield Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Wakefield Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF2 8DY.
- How do I get to Wakefield Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF2 8DY.