Ravenglass Railway Museum

Ravenglass Railway Museum tells the story of the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, known locally as the 'Ratty', through a collection of artefacts ranging from steam locomotives and carriages to tickets, uniforms and models. Hands-on displays cover 150 years of railway history, as well as the Roman port of Ravenglass and iron-ore mining in Eskdale. Entry is free, and the museum is open daily from February half-term to October half-term, and through winter when the railway is running. It's based right at Ravenglass railway station, making it easy to combine with a train journey. The museum suits anyone curious about railway or local heritage, and with Seascale beach 4.2 miles away and 31 places to stay within 5 miles, it works well as part of a short break on the Cumbrian coast.