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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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Season (1 Mar 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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* Museum open whenever trains are running Mar-Nov, most winter weekends and Christmas to New Year. Please check details on website.
Donations accepted towards upkeep of museum.
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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.
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
Accessible by Public Transport: Ravenglass station is 0 miles away.
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