the georgian house hotel - Local Attractions

There is lots to see and do in the georgian harbour town of Whitehaven in Cumbria. Here are just some of the local attractions that make Whitehaven a great place to visit.

The Maritime Festival

People from as far afield as Norway, Sweden and America visit Whitehaven for the towns traditional Maritime Festival.

Tall ships, dramatic aerial displays, the red arrows, live bands (pop, rock, jazz), RAF, and much much more......

Next festival: 15th, 16th & 17th June 2007

The Beacon

Situated on the towns harbour side the Beacon offers visitors a chance to learn about the maritime heritage of Whitehaven. With beautiful views over the solway and harbour.

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The Rum Story

Imagine leaving the streets of our Georgian town centre and feeling like you have been transported to an exotic island in the Caribbean. That is what you will experience when you begin your journey through The Rum Story.

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Haig Colliery Mining Museum

Cumbria's last deep coal mine. Volunteers are restoring the original steam winding engines that powered the mines and creating displays which charter the history of the mine, including a major disaster which claimed over 1200 lives.

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Sellafield Visitors Centre

Sellafield Visitors Centre has always been a great day out for budding scientists of all ages, with interactive exhibits, exciting science workshops and the amazing Immersion Cinema. But now it's even better and more exciting than ever! New dinosaurs and sharks interactive experiences have invaded the Immersion Cinema, and there are lots of new hands-on interactive experiments, too!

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For a comprehensive list of many more local attractions
in and around Whitehaven and The Lake District,
please click here