Heritage railway stations Β· North West England
Lakeside railway station (England)
In or near Cartmel Fell.
Lakeside railway station is a stop on the heritage Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. It was previously the terminus of the Furness Railway's Ulverston-Lakeside Line, which was closed as part of the B
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside Β· 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
Lakeside railway station is a stop on the heritage Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. It was previously the terminus of the Furness Railway's Ulverston-Lakeside Line, which was closed as part of the Beeching Axe in 1965. It serves the village of Lakeside in Cumbria, England, as well as the tourist attractions located there.
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Official information
Lakeside Aquarium offers visitors the chance to explore a variety of aquatic life. The attraction features daily talks and feeding sessions, allowing guests to learn more about the creatures on display.
From the Wikipedia article
Lakeside railway station is a stop on the heritage Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. It was previously the terminus of the Furness Railway's Ulverston-Lakeside Line, which was closed as part of the Beeching Axe in 1965. It serves the village of Lakeside in Cumbria, England, as well as the tourist attractions located there.
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Background
History
The station was opened to passengers on 2 June 1869 by the Furness Railway, along with the branch from Plumpton Junction (just off the Leven Viaduct, on the to line) to Windermere Lake Side; a formal opening of the branch had taken place the day before. Trains were timed to coincide with sailings by the Windermere United Yacht Company from the adjacent pier. Within a few years, the Furness Railway bought the yacht company. Originally, the station had two platforms with an overall roof, a signal box, a turntable and several sidings. The goods yard was able to accommodate most types of goods including live stock and was equipped with a three-ton crane. As well as the standard gauge tracks,β¦
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- Coordinates
- 54.2783, -2.9555
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Colton
- Postcode
- LA12 8AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- +44 15395 30153
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside β 0.1 km
- Opening
- Open daily from 10am
- Official site
- www.lakesaquarium.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Lakeside railway station (England) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Lakes Aquarium
Zoos & aquariums Β· 0.0 km
Accommodation Bridge Carrying Path Over The Lakeside And Haverthwaite Railway (Ngr Sd 871377)
Historic bridges Β· 0.3 km
Fell Foot Wood Campsite
Campsites Β· 0.5 km
Fell Foot
Natural landmarks Β· 0.5 km
Pennington Lodge Tower
Memorials & monuments Β· 1.0 km
Summer House Knott
Mountains & hills Β· 1.0 km
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Museums Β· 1.0 km
St Peter's Church, Finsthwaite
Historic churches Β· 1.1 km
Staveley Fell
Mountains & hills Β· 1.2 km
Millerbeck Light Railway
Natural landmarks Β· 1.3 km
Lake Side
Villages Β· 1.3 km
Newby Bridge
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lakeside railway station (England)?
- Lakeside railway station (England) is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 8AS), in the parish of Colton.
- What is Lakeside railway station (England)?
- Lakeside railway station is a stop on the heritage Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. It was previously the terminus of the Furness Railway's Ulverston-Lakeside Line, which was closed as part of the B
- How do I get to Lakeside railway station (England)?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 8AS.
- Who owns Lakeside railway station (England)?
- Lakeside railway station (England) is owned by Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway (L&HR).
- Is Lakeside railway station (England) free to visit?
- Yes, Lakeside railway station (England) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lakeside railway station (England)?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 8AS.