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May 1, 2023 · 1. Walk Around Town. Source: Joyce Holyoak / shutterstock. Whitehaven. It’s impossible to get lost in the centre of Whitehaven as the town was plotted on a spacious right-angled grid. Leading to the harbour are the broad and grand thoroughfares, Duke Street and Lowther Street.
- acs1984. Cockermouth, UK1,649 contributions. Great time. Came here with my daughter as we're annual pass holders. There's loads to see and do so make sure you allocate a good few hours for your visit.
- Nick W. Swindon, UK51 contributions. Hidden Gem of a Museum in West Cumbria. Really interesting museum in Whitehaven that tells the story of the towns connection to the importation of rum from the Caribbean.
- Philip H. Whitehaven, UK57 contributions. Good pool. Whitehaven pool and sports offers swimming and fitness. Reasonable prices and comfortable facilties. Free parking easy access what more could you want.
- Tony G. 6 contributions. Excellent Theatre. Lovely theatre in which modern and historical meet and compliment each other. Great food and lovely staff in the green room.
Visitors may climb a narrow spiral stair in the Clock Tower, to see the workings of the clock, and to see a small display relating to the Gale family. Whitehaven has had a large grant for regeneration of the harbour area for the millennium. It is now host to many visits from Tall Ships. See photo albums of Whitehaven.
Because where you go changes who you become. Pay a visit to the stunning coastal town of Whitehaven. Whether you're a solo traveller, family or couple, there's something in Whitehaven for everyone.
Lovely walk all around the harbour - you can do a complete circuit. Amazing to see very orange water in places. Lots of street art including some little fish embedded in the floor. A few nice spots for coffee and people watching - including those who are doing the coast to coast walk.
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Rosehill Theatre, on the hills above Whitehaven, opened in 1959 and is one of the UK's most intimate theatres offering a diverse range of arts and entertainment from music, theatre, film, talks, comedy, shows for young people and more. We have ample free car and coach parking, a licensed bar and provide great food (by arrangement) and drink.
Within Whitehaven town centre you can visit: The Rum Story, an indoor attraction following the story of the rum trade; The fabulous 1920s Gaiety cinema showing mainstream and cult movies; A sports centre with extensive facilities; Whitehaven Civic Hall, which has a full programme of theatre, concerts and special events.
