Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Whitby Castle
In or near Whitby.
Whitby Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby · 0.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Whitby 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. possible site of a castle in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whitby Castle is a literary house located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its connection to various literary works, particularly those inspired by its dramatic coastal setting. The site reflects the region's rich cultural heritage and offers insights into the literary figures associated with it. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which is steeped in history and natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4864, -0.6166
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whitby
- Postcode
- YO21 3BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24662688 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitby Castle?
- Whitby Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 3BH), in the parish of Whitby.
- What is Whitby Castle?
- Whitby Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Whitby Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO21 3BH.
- Is Whitby Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Whitby Castle is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Whitby Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 3BH.