Literary houses · North East England
Westgate Castle
In or near Stanhope.
Westgate 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 · 9.2 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Westgate 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. peel tower in Westgate, County Durham, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Westgate Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance and connection to literary figures. The castle offers insights into the cultural heritage of the region, providing a glimpse into the past through its architecture and surroundings. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the scenic landscape typical of the Lowlands.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7390, -2.1465
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Stanhope
- Postcode
- DL13 1JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope — 9.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17647306 (CC0)
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Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Westgate Caravan Park and Camping Site
Caravan parks · 0.3 km
Westgate-in-Weardale railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.5 km
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Caravan parks · 0.8 km
Slit Woods
Forests & woodlands · 0.8 km
West Rigg Open Cutting
Quarries · 1.0 km
North Pennines
National landscapes (AONB) · 1.1 km
Westgate
Castles · 1.1 km
Daddry Shield
Chapels · 1.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westgate Castle?
- Westgate Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 1JR), in the parish of Stanhope.
- What is Westgate Castle?
- Westgate Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Westgate Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 1JR.
- Is Westgate Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Westgate Castle is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Westgate Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 1JR. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.