Museums · North West England
The Lumberjills' Story
In or near Hawkshead.
The Lumberjills' Story — 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
- Lakeside · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Lumberjills' Story 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 Lumberjills' Story is an exhibition that highlights the contributions of women in forestry during World War II. Visitors can explore the history and impact of these women who worked in the forests, showcasing their resilience and dedication.
Place summary
The Lumberjills' Story is a museum located in North-West England. It focuses on the contributions of women workers in forestry during World War II, highlighting their role in the war effort. The museum offers insights into this unique aspect of British history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.3406, -3.0237
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Satterthwaite
- Postcode
- LA22 0QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- +44 845 643 1732
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside — 8.3 km
- Official site
- goape.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11178974896 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Lumberjills' Story?
- The Lumberjills' Story is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 0QJ), in the parish of Satterthwaite.
- What is The Lumberjills' Story?
- The Lumberjills' Story — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Lumberjills' Story?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA22 0QJ.
- Is The Lumberjills' Story free to visit?
- Yes, The Lumberjills' Story is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Lumberjills' Story?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 0QJ. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.