Welcome to Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum

 

We are 'Good to Go'!

 

We are now open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm

 

Todays trains are diesel and run at 11.15, 12.45, 2.15 and 3.30

 

 

During school holidays when we are running steam trains, we will be open everyday.

 

There are a few things to be aware of:

  • Everyone over 16 years of age must do the Track and Trace either with the QR code or by filling in the paper forms. The paper forms will be kept for 21 days before being destroyed. 
  • Please wear a mask inside the Museum building and follow the arrows round the one way system inside.
  • Masks are not compulsory on the train given the open air aspect. The seats and other touch points on the carriages are cleaned after every trip.

Finally, pre-booking visit is not required. Should the train fill to capacity and passengers unabe to travel, an extra train will run approximately 30 minutes later. 

 

See you soon!

 

Please note our new email address - quarryrailway@gmail.com

We will monitor our old email threlkeldquarrymuseum@btconnect.com and will reply from the new address 

 

If you would like to see what else is happening at the Museum please check our Latest News page or 'like' us on Facebook

 

                       Events and Steaming Dates for 2021

Special Events in Bold

 

17th July - 31st August - Summer steam

18th-19th September - VET Demonstration Weekend

23rd-31st October - Half term steam

 

Santa Specials - Dates to be confirmed in late summer

 

The Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum is situated three miles east of Keswick, in the heart of the breathtaking Lake District in Cumbria.

 

The quarry and museum have been lovingly run by our knowledgeable and dedicated staff for over 25 years, and the site and collections continue to expand.

 

Opening days and times for the 2021 season are under discussion - we'll let you know when we can.

 

 

 

For more information and bookings please contact us on:

Tel: 01768 779747/ Email: quarryrailway@gmail.com

 

The museum offers activities for all the family, from budding geologists to hopeful prospectors. It includes:

 

  • An underground tour of a realistic mine experience (Please note, mine tours are weather and staff dependent please phone before arrival to check a mine tour is scheduled) 
  • A comprehensive geological and mining museum
  • The quarry site with a unique collection of machinery
  • Mineral panning
  • School  or student groups welcome by arrangement (see our schools section for more details)
  • Ample free parking, shop and hot and cold drinks