The Beacon

West Strand
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 7LY
England

Website

www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk

E-mail

thebeacon@copelandbc.gov.uk

Telephone

01946 592302

Fax

01946 598150

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The newly refurbished Beacon in Whitehaven offers an interactive experience for all the family. Absorb yourself in the amazing views through the powerful telescopes in the Viewing Gallery, present your very own weather forecast in the Weather Zone and explore the lighthouse style building to discover local history through the ages using interactive touchscreens, sights, sounds, and smells. Dig up your very own Roman artefact or join the crew and jump aboard the Maria Lowther Ship! From pirates, police, and the lives of the rich and poor - to games, ghosts, disease and death!

With rotating exhibitions in our Harbour Gallery and events scheduled throughout the year and school holidays, it’s the perfect time to visit The Beacon. We also have a gift shop and a harbour-side restaurant too. And to make things even more tempting, annual membership is only £8 and entry for children under 16 years old is FREE! Visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk for more details.

Venue Type:

Museum, Archaeological site, Science centre, Ship or maritime heritage site

Opening hours

Open Tuesday-Sunday and school holiday Mondays, all year, 10am-4pm.

Admission charges

Adults: £5
Children under 16 yrs: FREE
Student: £4
Senior: £4
Annual Ticket: £8

Discounts

Museums Association

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop

Children and families

Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
Baby changing facilities

Disability access

Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Schools services and facilities

Direct teaching services for schools
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Education facilities available
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Research and adult learning

Adult lectures and courses held
Loan service
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Library with public access
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities

Commercial and hire services

Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available

West Strand
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 7LY
England

Website

www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk

E-mail

thebeacon@copelandbc.gov.uk

Telephone

01946 592302

Fax

01946 598150

Collection details

Archaeology, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Land Transport, Maritime, Natural Sciences, Social History, Weapons and War

Collections services

Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Public access available to collections information
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

West Strand
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 7LY
England

Website

www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk

E-mail

thebeacon@copelandbc.gov.uk

Telephone

01946 592302

Fax

01946 598150

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Talking Tuesdays

28 February 2012

Talking Tuesdays Return This Autumn.

Once again, The Beacon in Whitehaven is heading into the Autumn/Winter season with a fantastic programme of Tuesday talks.

The next Talking Tuesday will be 29th November with “Wedding Belles - Wedding Fashions Through the Ages”. The dates for 2012 talks are 24th January, 28th February, 27th March and 24th April.

The price is just £3.00 per person which includes tea and scones and all talks start at 2pm. Due to the popularity of The Beacon’s Tuesday talks, advanced booking is essential to avoid disappointment.