Museums · North West England
British Lawnmower Museum
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British Lawnmower Museum — museum in Southport, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Southport · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
British Lawnmower Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1945. Address: PR8 5AJ. Wikidata describes it as: "museum in Southport, England". Coordinates: 53.6394°, -3.0049°.
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Official information
The British Lawnmower Museum showcases a unique collection of vintage lawnmowers and garden machinery, marking the culmination of a dream by ex-racing champion Brian Radam. Visitors can explore exhibits that highlight the history and evolution of lawnmowers, including notable contributions from famous figures and manufacturers.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The British Lawnmower Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of the lawn mowers in Southport, Merseyside, northern England. The museum was opened in 1991 by Brian Radam, operating alongside his family business selling lawnmowers.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6394, -3.0049
- District
- Sefton
- Parish
- Sefton, unparished area
- Postcode
- PR8 5AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southport
- Phone
- +44 1704 501336
- Established
- 1945
- Nearest railway station
- Southport — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Monday - Friday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.; Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
- Official site
- lawnmowerworld.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4970236 (CC0)
- wikipedia: British Lawnmower Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: British Lawnmower Museum, Southport.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is British Lawnmower Museum?
- British Lawnmower Museum is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR8 5AJ), in the parish of Sefton, unparished area.
- What is British Lawnmower Museum?
- British Lawnmower Museum — museum in Southport, England.
- How do I get to British Lawnmower Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Southport, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR8 5AJ.
- When was British Lawnmower Museum built?
- Built or established in 1945.
- Is British Lawnmower Museum a protected site?
- Yes — British Lawnmower Museum is part of the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to British Lawnmower Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Southport, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR8 5AJ.