Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre

Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre Located on Carnforth Railway Station.

We are a volunteer run centre, focusing on the rich heritage of Carnforth, including the famous Brief Encounter and the railway history of the town.

Looks like its going to be a good weekend. And we are open all weekend 9am until 4pm so why not pop in.
22/05/2026

Looks like its going to be a good weekend. And we are open all weekend 9am until 4pm so why not pop in.

Carnforth once boasted two cinemas, one on New Street and the one we now know as the Co-op on Market Street.Does anyone ...
14/05/2026

Carnforth once boasted two cinemas, one on New Street and the one we now know as the Co-op on Market Street.

Does anyone have any photographs of the interior of the Kinema, later Roxy, now Co-op, from when it was a picturehouse?

Do you remember watching a film at this cinema? Did it have a Balcony, or was it just the Stalls? We would love to know.

We would like to construct a working model for permanent display at Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre and your memories would help us.

Leave a comment here, or email on [email protected]

Thank you.

08/05/2026

Please can you give abit of time to help with this fabulous event if so please get intouch with Carnforth 1940’s Weekend

We are open every day from 10am until 4pm, including the Bank Holiday. The home of David Lean's iconic film "Brief Encou...
28/04/2026

We are open every day from 10am until 4pm, including the Bank Holiday.

The home of David Lean's iconic film "Brief Encounter", starring Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard. Watch the film in our cosy 'Kinema' where you see our detailed exhibition all about the film. Explore our new Carnforth Room and discover how the railway station evolved from a small lineside halt to an important junction.

Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre is full of interesting displays covering local heritage, the railways and Carnforth's industrial past.

Free entry, although we encourage donations to help us continue to enhance the Centre.

The Brief Encounter Bistro & Bar is open daily.

Dont forget to get your tickets, limited tickets available Tickets on sale from Brief Encounter Bistro & Bar Brief Enco...
27/04/2026

Dont forget to get your tickets, limited tickets available Tickets on sale from Brief Encounter Bistro & Bar Brief Encounter Bistro & Bar. Please support this local fantastic community event

That's our Spring Model Railway Show done and what a show it's been. A fantastic turn-out of lovely people all helped to...
27/04/2026

That's our Spring Model Railway Show done and what a show it's been. A fantastic turn-out of lovely people all helped to make this a record event. Thank you to ALL who visited and took part in this popular event.

Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre is open daily from 10am to 4pm where visitors will see our improved displays and surroundings. So much work has been recently done to make our lovely centre even better. The money raised this weekend will allow more work to be carried out.

Thank you again.

Another day to go for our MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION at Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre. We had a great turnout yesterda...
26/04/2026

Another day to go for our MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION at Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre. We had a great turnout yesterday and there's plenty to see for everyone. We've actually got 14 layouts working plus displays and trade support. Come along to this friendly show and bring doggie too.

We're all set up for the Spring MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION at Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre this weekend. 12 amazing l...
24/04/2026

We're all set up for the Spring MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION at Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre this weekend. 12 amazing layouts plus Trade support and Club stalls.

Open 10am to 4pm both days with a fabulous weather forecast. Some steam and charter movements around Carnforth for tomorrow to watch out for.

Brief Encounter Bistro & Bar open throughout.
Adults pay just £4 for our popular railway show with U16s and doggies FREE.

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Not long now to the Spring MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION at the newly refurbished Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre. 12 amazi...
22/04/2026

Not long now to the Spring MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION at the newly refurbished Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre. 12 amazing layouts on display with Trade support.

We welcome CROWS DALE all the way from the Isle of Man, a traditional OO depiction of a 1960s steam depot with plenty of action and new scenic additions.

Plenty to see for all the family at this wonderful venue, the home of David Lean's iconic film BRIEF ENCOUNTER.

THE Brief Encounter Bistro & Bar will be open throughout for breakfast, lunches and snacks. Booking is a good idea as it will get busy.

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One week to go before the Spring MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION at Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre. 12 fabulous layouts plus...
18/04/2026

One week to go before the Spring MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION at Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre. 12 fabulous layouts plus Trade Support in this amazing setting.

A great event to visit for all the family and doggies too. Accessible throughout. Start the day with breakfast at the Brief Encounter Bistro & Bar. (Booking advised 01524 923282)

All proceeds support Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre with its continued improvement work.

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We have an amazing evening planned for next month. A fascinating talk by the renowned Julian Blatchley on the White Star...
14/04/2026

We have an amazing evening planned for next month.

A fascinating talk by the renowned Julian Blatchley on the White Star Line's TITANIC, delivered from the perspective of a Master Mariner.

Friday 15th May 2026, the programme will include a Buffet in the Brief Encounter Bistro & Bar and a Q & A session following the talk.

The Bar will be open until 10.30pm.

Tickets are £20 each with proceeds going to Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre.

Details on how to book are on the poster.

Not many icebergs around Carnforth in May.

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Platform 1, Carnforth Railway Station
Carnforth
LA59TR

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