Museums Β· North West England
Sir John Barrow Cottage
In or near Swarthmoor.
Sir John Barrow Cottage β a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
JThomas β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Ulverston Β· 0.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sir John Barrow Cottage is a museum located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Sir John Barrow Cottage is a historic building located in Ulverston, Cumbria, where Sir John Barrow was born. The cottage features historic furniture, artifacts, and information displays that showcase its past.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sir John Barrow Cottage is a museum located in North-West England, postcode LA12. It is notable for its historical significance, as it was the home of Sir John Barrow, a prominent figure in British exploration and public service. The cottage showcases various exhibits related to Barrow's life and contributions.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.1890, -3.0890
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Ulverston
- Postcode
- LA12 0HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Ulverston β 0.7 km
- Official site
- sirjohnbarrowcottage.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1149913631 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sir John Barrow Cottage?
- Sir John Barrow Cottage is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 0HA), in the parish of Ulverston.
- What is Sir John Barrow Cottage?
- Sir John Barrow Cottage β a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sir John Barrow Cottage?
- The nearest railway station is Ulverston, about 0.7 km away. The nearest town is Swarthmoor. Drivers can use postcode LA12 0HA.
- Is Sir John Barrow Cottage a protected site?
- Yes β Sir John Barrow Cottage is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Sir John Barrow Cottage?
- The nearest railway station is Ulverston, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 0HA.