Literary houses · North West England
Whittington Castle
In or near Whittington.
Whittington Castle — a literary house museum in england north west.
Phil and Juliette Platt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington · 6.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Whittington Castle is a literary house museum located in england north 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 Whittington, Lancashire, England, UK
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Place summary
Whittington Castle is located in North-West England. This historic site is known for its literary connections. It features remnants of a medieval structure and is associated with local folklore and literature. The castle grounds offer an insight into the region's history and cultural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1806, -2.6154
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Whittington
- Postcode
- LA6 2NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661370 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whittington Castle?
- Whittington Castle is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 2NT), in the parish of Whittington.
- What is Whittington Castle?
- Whittington Castle — a literary house museum in england north west.
- How do I get to Whittington Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 2NT.
- How do I get to Whittington Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 2NT.