Literary houses · North West England
Aspatria Castle
In or near Crosby.
Aspatria Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Christine Johnstone — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aspatria · 1.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Aspatria Castle is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. enclosure in Cumbria, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Aspatria Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. The castle is notable for its association with various authors and literary figures. It serves as a reminder of the region's cultural heritage and literary history. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the architectural features of this historic site.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7610, -3.3464
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Aspatria
- Postcode
- CA7 2JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Aspatria — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661357 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aspatria Castle?
- Aspatria Castle is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 2JU), in the parish of Aspatria.
- What is Aspatria Castle?
- Aspatria Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Aspatria Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Aspatria, about 1.0 km away. The nearest town is Crosby. Drivers can use postcode CA7 2JU.
- Is Aspatria Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Aspatria Castle is part of the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Aspatria Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Aspatria, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 2JU.