Heritage railways Β· North West England
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
In or near Colton.
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
Andy Waddington β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Best time of year
- Spring β autumn
- Nearest railway station
- Newby Bridge Halt Β· 1.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom β a preserved or volunteer-run line carrying tourist services. Coordinates: 54.2634Β°, -2.9901Β°.
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Official information
The Lakeland Motor Museum features a vast collection of over 30,000 exhibits that showcase the evolution of road transport throughout the 20th century, including cars, motorbikes, and cycles. Visitors can also explore local history displays and period recreations, making it a comprehensive experience beyond just a motor museum.
Place summary
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway is a heritage railway located in Haverthwaite, North-West England. It operates between the shores of Lake Windermere and Haverthwaite, showcasing preserved steam locomotives and vintage carriages. The railway serves as a reminder of the region's transport history.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2634, -2.9901
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Haverthwaite
- Postcode
- LA12 8QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Newby Bridge Halt β 1.3 km
- Opening
- Open daily from 9:30am to 5:30pm; last entry at 4:30pm; closed on Christmas Day.
- Official site
- www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w431762106 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Lakeland Motor Museum
Museums Β· 0.5 km
Cliffhanger Rooms
Escape rooms Β· 0.7 km
Finsthwaite Spire
Memorials & monuments Β· 0.7 km
Backbarrow Bridge
Historic bridges Β· 0.8 km
Backbarrow
Museums Β· 0.9 km
Haverthwaite Heights
Mountains & hills Β· 1.1 km
Newby Bridge Halt railway station
Heritage railways Β· 1.2 km
Yew Barrow
Mountains & hills Β· 1.3 km
Low Heights
Mountains & hills Β· 1.3 km
Haverthwaite railway station
Heritage railway stations Β· 1.7 km
Newby Bridge Caravan Park
Caravan parks Β· 1.8 km
Summer House Knott
Mountains & hills Β· 1.8 km
Nearby
π· 3Museums Β· North West England
Lakeland Motor Museum
Lakeland Motor Museum β transport museum in Cumbria, England.
π· 3Escape rooms Β· North West England
Cliffhanger Rooms
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π· 3Memorials & monuments Β· North West England
Finsthwaite Spire
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π· 3Historic bridges Β· North West England
Backbarrow Bridge
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π· 5Museums Β· North West England
Backbarrow
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π· 5Mountains & hills Β· North West England
Haverthwaite Heights
Haverthwaite Heights β a hill or mountain in england north west.
Where to eat & stay near Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
Places to stay
π· 5Caravan parks Β· North West England
Newby Bridge Caravan Park
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Black Beck Caravan Park
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Bigland Hall Caravan Park
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Fell Foot Wood Campsite
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Whitestone Caravan Park
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Oak Head Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
π· 5Restaurants Β· North West England
L'Enclume
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π· 4Restaurants Β· North West England
L'Enclume
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π· 7Restaurants Β· North West England
The Coffee Pot
The Coffee Pot β a restaurant in england north west.
π· 5Historic pubs Β· North West England
Hoppers Public House
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π· 7CafΓ©s Β· North West England
Joey's Cafe
Joey's Cafe β a cafΓ© in england north west.
π· 5Restaurants Β· North West England
The Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant
The Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant β a restaurant in england north west. Cuisine: sandwich;lunch.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway?
- Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 8QE), in the parish of Haverthwaite.
- What is Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway?
- Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Newby Bridge Halt, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 8QE.
- How do I get to Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Newby Bridge Halt, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 8QE.