Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
William's Hill
In or near Colsterdale.
William's Hill — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
peter robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn · 3.2 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
William's Hill 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. castle in Middleham, North Yorkshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Ure Grasslands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
William's Hill is a literary house located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its association with prominent literary figures. The house provides insight into the region's cultural heritage and literary history. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired various works and appreciate the architectural features typical of the era.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2808, -1.8092
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Middleham
- Postcode
- DL8 4QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17643768 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is William's Hill?
- William's Hill is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 4QH), in the parish of Middleham.
- What is William's Hill?
- William's Hill — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to William's Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 4QH.
- Is William's Hill a protected site?
- Yes — William's Hill is part of the River Ure Grasslands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to William's Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 4QH.