Museums · North West England
Penrith and Eden Museum
In or near Eamont Bridge.
Penrith and Eden Museum — museum in Penrith, Cumbria, England, 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
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Penrith and Eden Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1985. Address: CA11 7PT. Wikidata describes it as: "museum in Penrith, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.6642°, -2.7512°.
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Official information
Penrith and Eden Museum showcases local history and cultural collections relevant to the Eden District. Visitors can explore various exhibits and participate in educational workshops.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Penrith and Eden Museum is a museum in Penrith, Cumbria, England. The museum aims to collect, preserve and display material reflecting the history and culture of Penrith and Eden. The museum is owned and managed by Westmorland and Furness Council. The museum is based in a former school building, known as Robinson's School, which first opened in 1670.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.6642, -2.7512
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Penrith
- Postcode
- CA11 7PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Phone
- +44 7758 383627
- Established
- 1985
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.eden.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q47002203 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Penrith and Eden Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penrith and Eden Museum?
- Penrith and Eden Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 7PT), in the parish of Penrith.
- What is Penrith and Eden Museum?
- Penrith and Eden Museum — museum in Penrith, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Penrith and Eden Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 7PT.
- When was Penrith and Eden Museum built?
- Built or established in 1985.
- Who owns Penrith and Eden Museum?
- Penrith and Eden Museum is owned by Westmorland and Furness Council.
- Is Penrith and Eden Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Penrith and Eden Museum is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Penrith and Eden Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 7PT.