Museums · North West England
Windermere, Cumbria (town)
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Windermere, Cumbria (town) — 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
- Windermere · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Windermere, Cumbria (town) is a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Lake District Holocaust Project features an exhibition dedicated to the 300 child survivors of the Holocaust who arrived in Windermere in 1945. Visitors can explore artefacts, images, and a documentary presentation that recounts the children's experiences and their recovery in the UK.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Windermere is a town in Cumbria, North-West England, known for its proximity to the largest lake in England, Lake Windermere. The area features various attractions, including museums that showcase local history and culture.
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Background
History
Historically a part of the county of Westmorland, Windermere town was known as Birthwaite prior to the arrival of the Kendal and Windermere Railway, which stimulated its development. Windermere station offers train and bus connections to the surrounding area, Manchester Airport and the West Coast Main Line. The geological formations around the area take their name from the town. They are called the Windermere Group of sedimentary rocks.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.3760, -2.9070
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Windermere and Bowness
- Postcode
- LA23 2AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- 01539 713151
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Monday 9.30am to 1pm; Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm; Saturday 10am to 5pm; closed Wednesday and Sunday
- Official site
- ldhp.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Windermere, Cumbria (town) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Windermere, Cumbria (town)?
- Windermere, Cumbria (town) is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA23 2AJ), in the parish of Windermere and Bowness.
- What is Windermere, Cumbria (town)?
- Windermere, Cumbria (town) — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Windermere, Cumbria (town)?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA23 2AJ.
- Is Windermere, Cumbria (town) a protected site?
- Yes — Windermere, Cumbria (town) is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Windermere, Cumbria (town)?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA23 2AJ.