Museums · North West England
Quaker Tapestry Museum
In or near Oxenholme.
Quaker Tapestry Museum — 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 · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Quaker Tapestry Museum 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.
Photo gallery
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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 Quaker Tapestry Museum is located in North-West England. It features an extensive collection of tapestries that depict the history and values of the Quaker movement. The museum showcases intricate needlework and serves as an educational resource on Quaker heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.3285, -2.7431
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kendal
- Postcode
- LA9 4TX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/618342685 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Quaker Tapestry Museum?
- Quaker Tapestry Museum is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA9 4TX), in the parish of Kendal.
- What is Quaker Tapestry Museum?
- Quaker Tapestry Museum — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Quaker Tapestry Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA9 4TX.
- Is Quaker Tapestry Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Quaker Tapestry Museum is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Quaker Tapestry Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA9 4TX.