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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · North West England

Ruskin Library

In or near Scotforth.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Ruskin Library — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

A corner of Alexandra Square – 1967 - geograph.org.uk - 6781960

Alan Murray-Rust — 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
Lancaster · 4.5 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Ruskin Library 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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Place summary

The Ruskin Library is a museum located in North-West England, postcode LA1. It houses a significant collection of works by the Victorian art critic and social thinker John Ruskin. The library serves as a research centre for those interested in Ruskin's contributions to art and literature.

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Coordinates
54.0100, -2.7880
County
Lancashire
District
Lancaster
Parish
Lancaster, unparished area
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Parliamentary constituency
Lancaster and Wyre
Nearest railway station
Lancaster4.5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Ruskin Library, Lancaster University - geograph.org.uk - 4164017📷 5

Natural landmarks · North West England

University of Lancaster

University of Lancaster — a university in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶lancaster.ac.uk
A corner of Alexandra Square – 1967 - geograph.org.uk - 6781960📷 3

Mountains & hills · North West England

Peter Scott Gallery

Peter Scott Gallery — a mountain in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Bowland College, Lancaster University – 1967 - geograph.org.uk - 6781962📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North West England

Sesqui

Sesqui — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Bowland College, Lancaster University – 1967 - geograph.org.uk - 6781962📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North West England

Dual Form

Dual Form — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Chemistry building, Lancaster University - geograph.org.uk - 5961403📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North West England

Metamorphasis of Daphne

Metamorphasis of Daphne — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Theatres · North West England

Nuffield Theatre

Nuffield Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Ruskin Library

Places to stay

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Caravan parks · North West England

Lower Kit Brow Caravan Site

Lower Kit Brow Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north west.

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Blea Tarn Road bridge over M6 - geograph.org.uk - 5225337📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Glen Tarn Caravan Park

Glen Tarn Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.

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Southern Edge Of Long Plantation - geograph.org.uk - 4607731📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Herons Wood

Herons Wood — a campsite in england north west.

Freecaravanclub.co.uk
Ashton Hall Cottages - geograph.org.uk - 3128525📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Ashton Hall Caravan Park

Ashton Hall Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.

Freeashtonhallcaravanpark.co.uk
The valley of the Lune from near Sellerley - geograph.org.uk - 5177076📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Berrys Farm Campsite

Berrys Farm Campsite — a campsite in england north west.

Lancaster Canal from Brows Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 2111800📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Glasson Marina Holiday Park

Glasson Marina Holiday Park — a caravan park in england north west.

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Places to eat & drink

The Stork, Conder Green - geograph.org.uk - 574164📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

The Stork

The Stork — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕heritagepubs.co.uk
Detail of former White Cross, Penny Street, Lancaster - geograph.org.uk - 5165121📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Toll House Inn Hotel

Toll House Inn Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕tollhouseinn.co.uk
Sir Richard Owen public house, Lancaster - geograph.org.uk - 3658529📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

Ring O' Bells Public House

Ring O' Bells Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · North West England

Brown Cow Public House

Brown Cow Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

The Borough📷 3

Historic pubs · North West England

The Borough

The Borough — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕theboroughlancaster.co.uk
Lancaster Museum - geograph.org.uk - 7453295📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Blue Anchor Public House

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ruskin Library?
Ruskin Library is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA1 4YW), in the parish of Lancaster, unparished area.
What is Ruskin Library?
Ruskin Library — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ruskin Library?
The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA1 4YW.
How do I get to Ruskin Library?
The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA1 4YW.