Museums · North West England
The Dock Museum
In or near Haverigg.
The Dock 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
- Barrow-in-Furness · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Dock 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 Dock Museum offers a variety of exhibitions and events suitable for all ages. Visitors can explore interesting galleries, participate in quizzes, and enjoy outdoor activities like walking by the historic dock and visiting a playground.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Duddon Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Duddon Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Dock Museum is a museum located in North-West England, postcode LA14. It focuses on the maritime history of Barrow-in-Furness and features a range of exhibits related to the town's shipbuilding heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.1120, -3.2401
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Barrow
- Postcode
- LA14 2PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Phone
- +44 1229 876400
- Nearest railway station
- Barrow-in-Furness — 1.2 km
- Opening
- We-Su 11:00-16:00
- Official site
- dockmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/93108306 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Dock Museum?
- The Dock Museum is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA14 2PW), in the parish of Barrow.
- What is The Dock Museum?
- The Dock Museum — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Dock Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Barrow-in-Furness, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA14 2PW.
- Is The Dock Museum a protected site?
- Yes — The Dock Museum is part of the Duddon Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Duddon Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is The Dock Museum free to visit?
- Yes, The Dock Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Dock Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Barrow-in-Furness, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA14 2PW.