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The Navigator Whitehaven - Bar & Kitchen
A modern nautical-themed bar and kitchen in Whitehaven Market Place, known for freshly made burgers, loaded fries, sharing ...
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A Georgian harbour town with a global maritime story
Whitehaven
Whitehaven is a planned Georgian harbour town with museums, coastal walks and a complex maritime history linked to trade, industry and the wider world.
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Your guide to Whitehaven
Whitehaven is a planned Georgian harbour town with museums, coastal walks and a complex maritime history linked to trade, industry and the wider world.
The historic street grid and harbour show the prosperity of a port that once traded across the Atlantic. Attractions such as The Beacon and The Rum Story explore local life, science and maritime commerce, including the town’s connections to slavery and colonial trade.
Whitehaven is also a gateway to St Bees, Ennerdale and the western Lake District. The harbour, coastal cycle routes and cultural venues provide enough for a full day, while rail links make the town easy to combine with Workington or Maryport.
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The Rum Story
The Rum Story is a museum in Whitehaven, offering an engaging way to explore local history, landscape, culture or family ac...
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Levels Whitehaven
Levels Whitehaven is a visitor attraction in Whitehaven, offering an engaging way to explore local history, landscape, cult...
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The Edge Hotel
The Edge Hotel is a hotel and accommodation in Whitehaven, offering guest accommodation and a practical base for exploring ...
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Anna’s Bar & Kitchen
Anna’s Bar & Kitchen is a restaurant in Whitehaven, serving freshly prepared food and drinks for casual meals, special occa...
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The Beacon Museum
Whitehaven's harbourside museum explores local history, industry, people and science across four floors, with changing exhi...
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Howling Wolf Artisan Bakery and Café
Howling Wolf Artisan Bakery and Café is a café in Whitehaven, serving bakery and café, light meals and refreshments for loc...
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Dates for your diary
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Upcoming events connected to Whitehaven, ordered by the next available date.
Exhibition
The Beacon MuseumUntil 31 Jan
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition – Whitehaven 2026–27
See 100 award-winning wildlife photographs at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven, from 24 October 2026 to 31 January 2027. Include…
Standard museum admission: adult £7.50, child £4, family £19Family friendly
Live Music
Rosehill TheatreSun 8 Nov
Desperado Celebrating the Music and Legacy of The Eagles
Desperado celebrates the music of The Eagles at Rosehill on 8 November.
£22Family friendly
Take Part
Rosehill TheatreWed 11 Nov
Wonderful Wednesday
Free monthly creative sessions for people living with dementia and their carers.
Free+ 1 more date
Local stories & guides
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News, reviews and useful reads linked to places and events around the destination.
Whitehaven West Pier Closed After Storm Boelo: Lighthouse and Access Update
Whitehaven West Pier is temporarily closed to pedestrians following Storm Boelo damage to its lighthouse power supply. See what is closed, what remains open and official updates.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Opens at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven
The Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition comes to The Beacon in Whitehaven from 24 October 2026 to 31 January 2027. Find dates, ticket prices and opening times.
Storm Boelo Cumbria: Grizedale and Whinlatter Reopen, Trail Closures & Visitor Guide
Grizedale and Whinlatter reopened on 26 October following Storm Boelo. See current trail closures, forest parking and October family event information.