Museums · North West England
Ruskin Library
In or near Scotforth.
Ruskin Library — a museum in North West 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
- Lancaster · 4.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ruskin Library is a museum located in North West England, 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
- Lancaster — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/100696493 (ODbL)
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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 North West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ruskin Library?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 4.5 km away. The nearest town is Scotforth. 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.