Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre

30/09/2026

On Wednesday 30th September 2026, Tower Enforcement advised the Trust that one of the officers of the Snug Micropub had informed him that they had their lease terminated as a Trust officer was to place a relative in residence.

The Heritage Centre is able to confirm this has never been the case, but the Trust and the Heritage Centre are extremely pleased to announce the operators of the 'Barlick Tap' are in active discussions to take over the operation following a major deep clean and full modernisation of Unit 6 and the accompanying toilet facilities at Carnforth Station.

The new operator is to open a Micropub which will be called the 'Carnforth Tap.'

28/09/2026

Our next Film Night on Monday 5th October 2026 at Carnforth Station.

Trams, Trains and Trolleybuses.

27/08/2026

Our Gift Shop is well stocked with something for everyone. Greetings Cards with a railway or local themes, Totem Fridge Magnets for Carnforth and many more stations. Personalised note pads and, of course, "Brief Encounter" teatowels, shopping bags, postcards, mugs and much more.

We are open daily 10am to 4pm.

27/08/2026

Amongst our best sellers in Gift Shop are pre-loved Railway and Transport books, most often donated from down-sized collections, or from other organisations.

We are always on the lookout for quality transport books for the shop. Please consider us if you are looking to dispose of collections.

Our Gift Shop is open daily 10 - 4.

25/08/2026

We would just like to say a massive Happy 5th Birthday / anniversary to Brief Encounter Bistro & Bar, Andrea McQuade, Liam Law & all the team. Many more years to come with working with these fantastic people.🎂🥳🎉♥️♥️

14/08/2026

We love it getting visitors when we're open, and we can't stop people visiting when we're shut. We are on a railway station, after all.
But we would ask that you bin your rubbish, or take it home with you. Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre is run by volunteers and the last thing they want to do is clear up someone else's mess.

Please KEEP CARNFORTH TIDY. It's YOUR town.

12/08/2026

Events coming up at Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre.

Our regular FILM NIGHTS continue this coming Monday. See poster for details.

Our biggest ever MODEL RAILWAY WEEKEND is less than two weeks away. At least 14 layouts plus loads of stalls selling new and used model items.

An evening about Captain William Bligh, of "Mutiny of the Bounty" fame. Fascinating lecture and hot supper. See poster for booking.

31/07/2026