Museums · North West England
JB Banks Ironmongers
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JB Banks Ironmongers — a museum in scotland-lowlands, 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
- Maryport · 10.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
JB Banks Ironmongers 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
J.B. Banks and Son Ltd is a traditional ironmongery and hardware shop located in Cockermouth. The shop features a museum with a collection of historical locks, tools, and memorabilia, showcasing the heritage of the shop and the local area. Visitors can also find a variety of household and garden items for sale.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
JB Banks Ironmongers is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode CA13. It showcases the history of ironmongery and the retail trade, providing insight into the local industry. The establishment is notable for its historical significance and preservation of traditional craftsmanship.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6642, -3.3616
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Cockermouth
- Postcode
- CA13 9NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Phone
- +44 1900 822281
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport — 10 km
- Opening
- Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.jbbanks.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/763253871 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is JB Banks Ironmongers?
- JB Banks Ironmongers is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 9NG), in the parish of Cockermouth.
- What is JB Banks Ironmongers?
- JB Banks Ironmongers — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to JB Banks Ironmongers?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 10.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA13 9NG.
- Is JB Banks Ironmongers a protected site?
- Yes — JB Banks Ironmongers is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to JB Banks Ironmongers?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 9NG. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.