Museums · North West England
Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum
In or near Threlkeld.
Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, 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
- Threlkeld Quarry Station · 0.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum is located in the Lake District and offers a variety of activities related to geology and mining. Visitors can enjoy a narrow gauge railway, explore a comprehensive mining museum, and participate in mineral panning.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode CA12. It focuses on the region's mining heritage and features exhibits related to quarrying and mineral extraction. The site offers insights into the historical significance of mining in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6106, -3.0440
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn
- Postcode
- CA12 4TT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Phone
- +44 1768 779747
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry Station — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.threlkeldquarryandminingmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4954295845 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum?
- Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 4TT), in the parish of St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn.
- What is Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum?
- Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA12 4TT.
- Is Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 4TT.