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Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

Mowbray Castle

In or near Ripon.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Mowbray Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.

St Andrew's parish church from Church Street - geograph.org.uk - 5192493

Martin Dawes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Mowbray Castle 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 Kirkby Malzeard, North Yorkshire, England, UK

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Mowbray Castle is a literary house located in Yorkshire. It is known for its association with notable literary figures. The structure reflects historical architectural styles and serves as a testament to the region's literary heritage. Visitors can explore the grounds and learn about its significance in the context of British literature.

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Coordinates
54.1663, -1.6376
Parish
Kirkby Malzeard
Postcode
HG4 3RU
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mowbray Castle?
Mowbray Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG4 3RU), in the parish of Kirkby Malzeard.
What is Mowbray Castle?
Mowbray Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
How do I get to Mowbray Castle?
The nearest town is Ripon. Drivers can use postcode HG4 3RU.
Is Mowbray Castle a protected site?
Yes — Mowbray Castle is part of the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Mowbray Castle?
Drivers can navigate to postcode HG4 3RU. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.