Museums · North East England
Loftus, North Yorkshire
In or near Brotton.
Loftus, North Yorkshire — a museum in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
James Denham — 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
- Forest Halt · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Loftus, North Yorkshire is a museum in england-north-east, 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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Official information
Loftus Town Council is the local government authority for the Loftus area, consisting of elected councillors who address community issues and manage local resources. The council organizes meetings and committees focused on various aspects such as planning, environment, and community welfare.
Place summary
Loftus, North Yorkshire, is home to a museum that showcases local history and heritage. Located in North-East England, the museum features a variety of exhibits highlighting the area's past and its significance in the region.
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Background
History
The Loftus area has been inhabited since at least the 7th century. A manor in the area was owned by Siward, Earl of Northumbria, who died in 1055. Loftus is recorded as "Lcotvsv" in the Domesday Book, from Laghthus meaning low houses.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5569, -0.8919
- District
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Parish
- Loftus
- Postcode
- TS13 4SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland
- Phone
- (01287) 641000
- Nearest railway station
- Forest Halt — 5.7 km
- Opening
- Monday–Friday 9am–3pm; closed August recess
- Official site
- www.loftustc.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Loftus, North Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loftus, North Yorkshire?
- Loftus, North Yorkshire is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TS13 4SQ), in the parish of Loftus.
- What is Loftus, North Yorkshire?
- Loftus, North Yorkshire — a museum in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Loftus, North Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Forest Halt, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS13 4SQ.
- How do I get to Loftus, North Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Forest Halt, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS13 4SQ.