Literary houses · South East England
Desborough Castle
In or near Bradenham.
Desborough Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- High Wycombe · 2.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Desborough Castle is a literary house museum located in england west midlands. 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 Buckinghamshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Desborough Castle is a literary house located in the West Midlands. It serves as a notable example of historical architecture associated with literary heritage. The site is recognised for its cultural significance, attracting visitors interested in literature and history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6323, -0.7774
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Buckinghamshire, unparished area
- Postcode
- HP12 3JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wycombe
- Nearest railway station
- High Wycombe — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q109499299 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Desborough Castle?
- Desborough Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode HP12 3JW), in the parish of Buckinghamshire, unparished area.
- What is Desborough Castle?
- Desborough Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Desborough Castle?
- The nearest railway station is High Wycombe, about 2.3 km away. The nearest town is Bradenham. Drivers can use postcode HP12 3JW.
- Is Desborough Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Desborough Castle is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Desborough Castle?
- The nearest railway station is High Wycombe, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP12 3JW.