Literary houses · East Midlands
Whitwick Castle
In or near Swannington.
Whitwick Castle — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Whitwick Castle is a literary house museum located in england east midlands. 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 Whitwick, North West Leicestershire, England, UK
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Place summary
Whitwick Castle is a literary house located in the East Midlands. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the literary connections associated with the site. The castle’s status as a literary house adds to its cultural importance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7416, -1.3558
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- North West Leicestershire
- Parish
- Whitwick
- Postcode
- LE67 5BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Leicestershire
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675679 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitwick Castle?
- Whitwick Castle is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE67 5BG), in the parish of Whitwick.
- What is Whitwick Castle?
- Whitwick Castle — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Whitwick Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode LE67 5BG.
- How do I get to Whitwick Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE67 5BG. It sits within the North West Leicestershire parliamentary constituency.