Museums · North West England
From Auschwitz to Ambleside
In or near Staveley.
From Auschwitz to Ambleside — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
From Auschwitz to Ambleside is a museum located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Lake District Holocaust Project features an exhibition dedicated to the 300 child survivors of the Holocaust who arrived in Windermere in 1945. Visitors can explore artefacts, images, and a documentary presentation that recounts the children's experiences during and after the Holocaust.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
From Auschwitz to Ambleside is a museum located in North-West England, postcode LA23. It focuses on the Holocaust and its aftermath, presenting historical narratives and personal stories to educate visitors on the impact of this period. The museum serves as a significant cultural and educational resource within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.3768, -2.9061
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Windermere and Bowness
- Postcode
- LA23 2AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- 01539 713151
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Monday 9.30am to 1pm; Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm; Saturday 10am to 5pm; closed Wednesday and Sunday
- Official site
- ldhp.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5695041724 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is From Auschwitz to Ambleside?
- From Auschwitz to Ambleside is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA23 2AJ), in the parish of Windermere and Bowness.
- What is From Auschwitz to Ambleside?
- From Auschwitz to Ambleside — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to From Auschwitz to Ambleside?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA23 2AJ.
- Is From Auschwitz to Ambleside a protected site?
- Yes — From Auschwitz to Ambleside is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is From Auschwitz to Ambleside free to visit?
- Yes, From Auschwitz to Ambleside is free to enter.
- How do I get to From Auschwitz to Ambleside?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA23 2AJ.