Museums · North West England
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry
In or near Oxenholme.
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry — a museum in england-north-west, 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
- Kendal · 1.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry is a museum located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Lakeland Museum showcases the history and stories of life in the Lake District, highlighting how the landscape has influenced local communities and industries over the centuries. Currently, the museum is closed for redevelopment, aiming to enhance visitor engagement and accessibility.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry is located in North-West England, postcode LA9. This museum showcases the social and industrial history of the Lake District, featuring a range of exhibits that highlight local life and industries.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.3230, -2.7449
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kendal
- Postcode
- LA9 5AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- +44 1539 722464
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.lakelandmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/202257817 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry?
- Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA9 5AL), in the parish of Kendal.
- What is Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry?
- Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA9 5AL.
- Is Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry a protected site?
- Yes — Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA9 5AL.