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Literary houses Β· East of England

Wingfield Castle

In or near Stradbroke.

β™Ώ Wheelchair accessible

Wingfield Castle β€” a literary house museum in england east.

Wingfield Castle in 1976 - geograph.org.uk - 3925529

Clint Mann β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Diss Β· 9.8 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Wingfield Castle is a literary house museum located in england east. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. Grade I listed quadrangular castle in Mid Suffolk, England, UK

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Wingfield Castle is a literary house located in the East of England, established in 1384. It is notable for its historical architecture, attributed to a recognised architect. The site offers insights into its literary connections and the surrounding area's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the unique character of this historic location.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.3479, 1.2614
County
Suffolk
District
Mid Suffolk
Parish
Wingfield
Postcode
IP21 5RE
Parliamentary constituency
Waveney Valley
Established
1384
Nearest railway station
Diss β€” 9.8 km

Sources

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Wingfield Castle in 1976 - geograph.org.uk - 3925529πŸ“· 3

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Public art & sculpture Β· East of England

Wingfield Village Sign

Wingfield Village Sign β€” a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.

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Roadsign on Vicarage Road - geograph.org.uk - 2716775πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· East of England

Wingfield

Wingfield β€” a village in england east.

On Angel's Wings - geograph.org.uk - 5042697πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· East of England

Wingfield War Memorial

Wingfield War Memorial β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

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Village Hall Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 2711613πŸ“· 3

Windmills Β· East of England

Syleham Windmill

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Where to eat & stay near Wingfield Castle

Places to stay

Brook Lane, Needham - geograph.org.uk - 4390949πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East of England

Red Lion Campsite

Red Lion Campsite β€” a caravan park in england east.

Free↗ theredlionneedham.co.uk
Rushall, Half Moon Inn sign - geograph.org.uk - 6445235πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· East of England

Half Moon

Half Moon β€” a hotel in england east.

β†— rushallhalfmoon.co.uk
The entrance to Athelington Hall - geograph.org.uk - 2697973πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East of England

Atherlington Hall

Atherlington Hall β€” a caravan park in england east.

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The Thoroughfare, Harleston - geograph.org.uk - 2769235πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· East of England

The Swan Hotel

The Swan Hotel β€” a hotel in england east.

Free↗ harlestonswanhotel.co.uk
Post Office Norwich Road Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 4250932πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· East of England

Scole Inn Hotel

Scole Inn Hotel β€” a hotel in england east.

Free↗ scoleinn.com
Cedar House sign - geograph.org.uk - 4255260πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East of England

The Willows Campsite

The Willows Campsite β€” a caravan park in england east.

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Places to eat & drink

Telephone Box ^ The Fox ^ Goose Inn - geograph.org.uk - 2727437πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Fox And Goose

The Fox And Goose in England East, United Kingdom.

Cut Mark Hoxne Swan Inn PH - geograph.org.uk - 5462036πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Swan

The Swan in England East, United Kingdom.

The Swan Inn Public House sign, Worlingworth - geograph.org.uk - 1904364πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Swan Inn, Worlingworth

The Swan Inn, Worlingworth in England East, United Kingdom.

Pulham Market Village sign - geograph.org.uk - 4261181πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Falcon Inn

Falcon Inn in England East, United Kingdom.

Mere Street George VI Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 4491531πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Waterfront Inn

Waterfront Inn in England East, United Kingdom.

St Mary's Church - geograph.org.uk - 2085106πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Saracens Head Inn

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Barley and old pit - geograph.org.uk - 6533496πŸ“· 5

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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Therfield - geograph.org.uk - 5072993πŸ“· 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wingfield Castle?
Wingfield Castle is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP21 5RE), in the parish of Wingfield.
What is Wingfield Castle?
Wingfield Castle β€” a literary house museum in england east.
How do I get to Wingfield Castle?
The nearest railway station is Diss, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP21 5RE.
When was Wingfield Castle built?
Built or established in 1384. Designed by http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/68e5b6b71a1c92f10eb0ca06c32a7a54.
Is Wingfield Castle a protected site?
Yes β€” Wingfield Castle is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Wingfield Castle?
Drivers can navigate to postcode IP21 5RE. It sits within the Waveney Valley parliamentary constituency.