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Ravenglass Railway Museum

Exhibits and Interior of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Museum in Ravenglass, Cumbria
  • Exhibits and Interior of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Museum in Ravenglass, Cumbria
  • Exhibit at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Museum in Ravenglass, Cumbria
  • Exhibit display at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Museum in Ravenglass, Cumbria © Phil Green
  • Display cases at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Museum in Ravenglass, Cumbria © Phil Green
  • Display cases at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Museum in Ravenglass, Cumbria © Phil Green
  • Display at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Museum in Ravenglass, Cumbria © Phil Green
  • Display at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Museum in Ravenglass, Cumbria © Phil Green
  • Miniatures at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Museum in Ravenglass, Cumbria © Phil Green
  • Trains at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Museum in Ravenglass, Cumbria
  • Exterior and entrance at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Museum in Ravenglass, Cumbria

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Ravenglass Steam Railway Museum, Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW

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Over a century in the history of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. Its place in the life of the valley is illustrated using relics, models, photographs and a video show. The railway's history as the oldest narrow-gauge line in England is carefully presented, from its origins as a means of transporting iron ore from Eskdale, the days of granite crushing to its current role as a very special passenger service. Exhibits include a steam locomotive, models, archive photographs and a 20-minute video.

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Opening Times

Season (1 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

* Museum open whenever trains are running Mar-Nov, most winter weekends and Christmas to New Year. Please check details on website.

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Donations accepted towards upkeep of museum.

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Accessibility

  • Accessible Seating
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets - There is also a Changing Places facility at Ravenglass Station, located on platform one
  • Level Access

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  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)

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  • On-site catering
  • Picnic site

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  • Baby changing facilities

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  • Facilities for educational visits
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  • Parking with charge

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  • Dogs Accepted
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  • Regional Tourist Board Member
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  • Coach parties accepted

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Awards

  • Cumbria AwardsMember of Cumbria Tourism Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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Road Directions

From M6 jct 36 take A590 then A595. From M6 jct 40 take A66 to Cockermouth then A5086 and A595. Ravenglass is just off A595 and is clearly signposted.

Public Transport Directions

BY RAIL

Leave the car behind and visit us by rail from Lancaster and Morecambe, Grange-over-Sands, Windermere, Preston, Carlisle and Oxenholme the Lake District - all key holiday destinations. Regular Northern trains travel on the scenic Cumbrian Coast Line between Carlisle, Whitehaven and Barrow calling at Ravenglass every day except Sunday. Save money with a through ticket with even greater savings for railcard holders. You can buy these from station ticket offices or from conductors on the train. Please note that we will allocate seats to Northern Rail ticket holders on the next available train at Ravenglass ticket office. Please present your Northern Rail ticket at the ticket desk on arrival. Please ensure you have cross-checked both ours and Northern's current timetables to plan your journey.

For more details on timetable and fare information visit the Northern Rail website or call 08457 48 49 50

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