Museums · North West England
Longtown, Cumbria
In or near Westlinton.
Longtown, Cumbria — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
The Carlisle Kid — 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
- Gretna Green · 6.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Longtown, 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
Longtown, Cumbria, is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands. It showcases local history and culture, reflecting the area's heritage. The museum is an important resource for understanding the region's past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
Historically in Cumberland, nearby was the Battle of Arfderydd in 573. The Battle of Solway Moss was fought nearby in 1542.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 55.0084, -2.9687
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Arthuret
- Postcode
- CA6 5TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Longtown, Cumbria (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Longtown, Cumbria?
- Longtown, Cumbria is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 5TB), in the parish of Arthuret.
- What is Longtown, Cumbria?
- Longtown, Cumbria — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Longtown, Cumbria?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA6 5TB.
- Is Longtown, Cumbria a protected site?
- Yes — Longtown, Cumbria is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Longtown, Cumbria?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 5TB.