Museums · North West England
Ravenglass Railway Museum
In or near Ravenglass.
Ravenglass Railway 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
- Ravenglass · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ravenglass Railway 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.
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Official information
The Ravenglass Railway Museum showcases the history of the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, featuring a range of artifacts including steam locomotives, carriages, and historical memorabilia. Visitors can engage with interactive displays that highlight the railway's 150-year history and the local area's heritage.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Drigg Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ravenglass Railway Museum is located in North-West England, postcode CA18. This museum showcases the history of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, featuring exhibits related to its operations and significance in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.3560, -3.4090
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Muncaster
- Postcode
- CA18 1SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Phone
- +44 1229 717171
- Nearest railway station
- Ravenglass — 0 km
- Opening
- Daily from February half-term to October half-term and throughout winter when the Railway is running.
- Official site
- ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/158758814 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ravenglass Railway Museum?
- Ravenglass Railway Museum is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA18 1SW), in the parish of Muncaster.
- What is Ravenglass Railway Museum?
- Ravenglass Railway Museum — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ravenglass Railway Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Ravenglass, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA18 1SW.
- Is Ravenglass Railway Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Ravenglass Railway Museum is part of the Drigg Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Ravenglass Railway Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Ravenglass Railway Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ravenglass Railway Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Ravenglass, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA18 1SW.