Heritage railway stations · North West England
Lakeside railway station (England)
Lakeside railway station is a stop on the heritage Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. It was previously the terminus of the Furness Railway's Ulverston-Lakeside Line, which was closed as part of the B
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
Lakeside railway station is a stop on the heritage Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. It was previously the terminus of the Furness Railway's Ulverston-Lakeside Line, which was closed as part of the Beeching Axe in 1965. It serves the village of Lakeside in Cumbria, England, as well as the tourist attractions located there.
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Lakeside railway station is a stop on the heritage Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. It was previously the terminus of the Furness Railway's Ulverston-Lakeside Line, which was closed as part of the Beeching Axe in 1965. It serves the village of Lakeside in Cumbria, England, as well as the tourist attractions located there.
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Background
History
The station was opened to passengers on 2 June 1869 by the Furness Railway, along with the branch from Plumpton Junction (just off the Leven Viaduct, on the to line) to Windermere Lake Side; a formal opening of the branch had taken place the day before. Trains were timed to coincide with sailings by the Windermere United Yacht Company from the adjacent pier. Within a few years, the Furness Railway bought the yacht company. Originally, the station had two platforms with an overall roof, a signal box, a turntable and several sidings. The goods yard was able to accommodate most types of goods including live stock and was equipped with a three-ton crane. As well as the standard gauge tracks,…
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- Coordinates
- 54.2783, -2.9555
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Colton
- Postcode
- LA12 8AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- +44 15395 30153
- Official site
- www.lakesaquarium.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Lakeside railway station (England) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lakeside railway station (England)?
- Lakeside railway station (England) is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 8AS), in the parish of Colton.
- Who owns Lakeside railway station (England)?
- Lakeside railway station (England) is owned by Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway (L&HR).
- Is Lakeside railway station (England) free to visit?
- Yes, Lakeside railway station (England) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lakeside railway station (England)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 8AS. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.