Museums · North West England
A World In Miniature
In or near Carlisle.
A World In Miniature — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Alexander P Kapp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
A World In Miniature is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
A World In Miniature is located within the Houghton Hall Garden Centre in Carlisle. It features a collection of miniature displays and models, providing a unique experience for visitors interested in detailed craftsmanship and creativity.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
A World In Miniature is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode CA6. It features intricately crafted miniature scenes and models, showcasing various themes and historical contexts. The museum offers a unique perspective on craftsmanship and artistic detail in miniature form.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9298, -2.9198
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Stanwix Rural
- Postcode
- CA6 4JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Phone
- +44 1228 400388
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 4.5 km
- Opening
- Monday to Wednesday 9am to 6pm; Thursday 9am to 7.30pm; Friday and Saturday 9am to 6pm; Sunday 10.30am to 4.30pm; closed 25–26 Dec, 1 Jan, Easter Sunday.
- Official site
- www.klondyke.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/8914765214 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is A World In Miniature?
- A World In Miniature is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 4JB), in the parish of Stanwix Rural.
- What is A World In Miniature?
- A World In Miniature — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to A World In Miniature?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA6 4JB.
- Is A World In Miniature a protected site?
- Yes — A World In Miniature is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is A World In Miniature free to visit?
- Yes, A World In Miniature is free to enter.
- How do I get to A World In Miniature?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 4JB.