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The Beacon, Whitehaven
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West Strand
Whitehaven
CA28 7LY
Cumbria
England
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The Beacon, Whitehaven Harbour
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Land Transport, Maritime, Natural Sciences, Social History, Weapons and War
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01946 592302
General information (Fax)
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01946 598150
E-mail
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thebeacon@copelandbc.gov.uk
Website
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www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk
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Open
Open Tuesday-Sunday and school holiday Mondays, all year, 10am-4pm.
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Admission charges
Adults: £5
Children under 16 yrs: FREE
Student: £4
Senior: £4
Annual Ticket: £8
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Discounts
Museums Association
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Description
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.
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Articles
MGM 2008 - Top Ten Events For Late May Half Term Holidays
News In Brief - Week Ending March 2 2008
News In Brief - Week Ending December 2 2007
Your Ocean To Open At The Beacon's Harbour Gallery
Cumbria's Beacon Museum And Gallery Reopens In Whitehaven
News In Brief - Week Ending June 17 2007
Museums And Heritage Sites Scoop Top Awards At Visit Britain 'Tourism Oscars'
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Trails
Get Your Christmas Presents Here - At A Museum Or Gallery!
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Events
Presence of Place
Exhibition
Life Drawing Classes
Tasty Tuesdays
Lecture
In Black & White: Whitehaven through the 70s, 80s & 90s
Exhibition
Tasty Tuesdays
Lecture
Tasty Tuesdays
Lecture
A Time, A Space
Exhibition
Tasty Tuesdays
Lecture
Tasty Tuesdays
Lecture
Tasty Tuesdays
Lecture
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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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
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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