Museums · North West England
The Retro Zone
In or near Braithwaite.
The Retro Zone — a museum in North West England, United Kingdom.
Adrian Dust — 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
- Threlkeld Quarry · 6.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Retro Zone 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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Official information
The Retro Zone is a small museum showcasing a personal collection of toys, gadgets, and memorabilia from the 1970s and 1980s. Visitors can explore curated exhibits featuring vintage computers, iconic toys, and nostalgic items that reflect the playful spirit of that era.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Retro Zone is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode CA12. It showcases a collection of vintage items and memorabilia, reflecting cultural trends from various decades. The museum aims to provide insight into past lifestyles through its curated exhibits.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6030, -3.1420
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Keswick
- Postcode
- CA12 5NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Phone
- +44 7955 562914
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 6.3 km
- Opening
- Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.the-retro-zone.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13064480020 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Retro Zone?
- The Retro Zone is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5NJ), in the parish of Keswick.
- What is The Retro Zone?
- The Retro Zone — a museum in North West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Retro Zone?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 6.3 km away. The nearest town is Braithwaite. Drivers can use postcode CA12 5NJ.
- Is The Retro Zone a protected site?
- Yes — The Retro Zone is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Retro Zone?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 5NJ.