Museums · North West England
Houghton, Cumbria
In or near Carlisle.
Houghton, Cumbria — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
JThomas — 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 · 3.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Houghton, Cumbria is a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Houghton, located in Cumbria within the Scottish Lowlands, is a museum. It offers insights into the local history and culture of the region. The museum features a range of exhibits that reflect the area's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9250, -2.9240
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Stanwix Rural
- Postcode
- CA3 0NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Houghton, Cumbria (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Houghton, Cumbria?
- Houghton, Cumbria is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA3 0NG), in the parish of Stanwix Rural.
- What is Houghton, Cumbria?
- Houghton, Cumbria — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Houghton, Cumbria?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA3 0NG.
- Is Houghton, Cumbria a protected site?
- Yes — Houghton, Cumbria is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Houghton, Cumbria?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA3 0NG.