Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mowbray Castle
In or near Ripon.
Mowbray Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.

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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
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Kirkby Malzeard
- Postcode
- HG4 3RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- wikidata: Q17662152 (CC0)
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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.