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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Carnforth: The Water Tower

In or near Nether Kellet.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Carnforth: The Water Tower — a water tower in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

'Sir Nigel Gresley' over the ash-pits at Carnforth, 1984 - geograph.org.uk - 6014106

Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Carnforth · 0.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Carnforth: The Water Tower is a water tower located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.

Photo gallery

Official information

The Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre is dedicated to the history of the area and the film 'Brief Encounter'. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and events, including model railway displays and themed weekends.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Arnside & Silverdale

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Carnforth: The Water Tower is a memorial located in North-West England. It serves as a notable landmark in the area, commemorating significant local history and events. The structure contributes to the architectural heritage of Carnforth.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.1297, -2.7735
County
Lancashire
District
Lancaster
Parish
Carnforth
Postcode
LA5 9TR
Parliamentary constituency
Morecambe and Lunesdale
Phone
01524 735165
Nearest railway station
Carnforth0.1 km
Opening
Open Daily 10am – 4pm

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Carnforth: The Water Tower?
Carnforth: The Water Tower is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA5 9TR), in the parish of Carnforth.
What is Carnforth: The Water Tower?
Carnforth: The Water Tower — a water tower in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Carnforth: The Water Tower?
The nearest railway station is Carnforth, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA5 9TR.
Is Carnforth: The Water Tower a protected site?
Yes — Carnforth: The Water Tower is part of the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape (AONB).
Is Carnforth: The Water Tower free to visit?
Yes, Carnforth: The Water Tower is free to enter.
How do I get to Carnforth: The Water Tower?
The nearest railway station is Carnforth, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA5 9TR.