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Literary houses · North West England

Wraysholme Tower

In or near Flookburgh.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Wraysholme Tower — a literary house museum in england north west.

Benchmark, Wraysholme Crossing - geograph.org.uk - 7866653

Adrian Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Kents Bank · 1.4 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Wraysholme Tower 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. tower house in Lower Allithwaite, Cumbria, United Kingdom

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Wraysholme Tower is a literary house located in North-West England. It is known for its association with notable literary figures. The structure offers insights into the historical context of the region's literary heritage. Visitors can explore its significance within the broader narrative of English literature.

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

Coordinates
54.1709, -2.9463
Parish
Lower Allithwaite
Postcode
LA11 7LZ
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Kents Bank1.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wraysholme Tower?
Wraysholme Tower is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA11 7LZ), in the parish of Lower Allithwaite.
What is Wraysholme Tower?
Wraysholme Tower — a literary house museum in england north west.
How do I get to Wraysholme Tower?
The nearest railway station is Kents Bank, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA11 7LZ.
Is Wraysholme Tower a protected site?
Yes — Wraysholme Tower is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to Wraysholme Tower?
The nearest railway station is Kents Bank, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA11 7LZ.