Museums · North West England
West Cumberland Railway Museum
In or near St Bees.
West Cumberland Railway Museum — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — 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
- St Bees · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
West Cumberland Railway 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.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2022
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: St. Bees Head SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The West Cumberland Railway Museum is located in North-West England. This museum focuses on the history and heritage of the railway in the West Cumberland area, showcasing various exhibits related to its development and significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.4909, -3.5895
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- St. Bees
- Postcode
- CA27 0AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- St Bees — 0.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/13019516397 (ODbL)
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St Bees
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Saint Bees
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St Bega Sculpture
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War Memorial Adjoining South End of West Parapet to Pow Bridge
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George and Dragon war memorial.
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St Bees Priory
Historic churches · 0.4 km
War Memorial in Parish Churchyard to North of Lych Gate
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Graveyard war memorial
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Abbey Farm House
B&Bs · 0.5 km
Seacote Park (Beachcomber Site)
Caravan parks · 0.8 km
St Bees Head RSPB reserve
Wildlife reserves · 0.9 km
St Bees Beach
Beaches · 1.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Cumberland Railway Museum?
- West Cumberland Railway Museum is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA27 0AB), in the parish of St. Bees.
- What is West Cumberland Railway Museum?
- West Cumberland Railway Museum — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Cumberland Railway Museum?
- The nearest railway station is St Bees, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA27 0AB.
- Is West Cumberland Railway Museum a protected site?
- Yes — West Cumberland Railway Museum is part of the St. Bees Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is West Cumberland Railway Museum free to visit?
- Yes, West Cumberland Railway Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Cumberland Railway Museum?
- The nearest railway station is St Bees, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA27 0AB.