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Mini-Golf Cumberland exhibition to open at The Beacon Museum
Mini-Golf Cumberland exhibition to open at The Beacon Museum Get your putters at the ready for the opening of a new family-friendly experience at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven. Mini-Golf Cumberland opened in time for the start of the October half-term – this Saturday (21 October) – and includes a playable 9-hole mini golf course in […]
Free weekend admission to The Beacon Museum
Free weekend admission to The Beacon Museum The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is opening its doors to everyone for free this weekend (Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October). Come and see what you can discover, with four floors of family-friendly galleries and exhibitions, there really is something for everyone. The museum tells the story of […]
Rose Castle – Your Castle in Cumbria
Rose Castle – Your Castle in Cumbria Fusing 800 years of history with exceptional hospitality, Rose Castle, Dalston, is a spectacular, accessible and versatile exclusive use venue. Whether you’re getting married, throwing an epic birthday bash, or hosting a corporate gala, Rose Castle will be your canvas. Community Events at Rose We have enjoyed a […]
Solway Aviation
Solway Aviation If you haven’t already visited the Solway Aviation Museum then you really are missing out. The museum is dedicated to celebrating Cumbria’s vast aviation heritage and this summer they have an upcoming event that should not be missed. On July 23rd a Lancaster Bomber plane will be doing a special flyby, organised by […]
Take a step back in time at JB Banks and Son Ltd.
Take a step back in time at JB Banks and Son Ltd. Not many businesses can say they have successfully traded for nearly 200 years. Well, JB Banks and Son can. Set up in 1836, the Cockermouth shop is a hardware shop and Free to enter heritage museum, which attracts thousands of visitors every year. […]
Oh my word, Magna-ificent
Oh my word, Magna-ificent Roman Magna is a new project that is about to get underway, and oh man, this looks set to change the history books. If, like myself, you have a passion for history, then you are in for a real treat as the 5-year excavation gets underway this July. The project “Roman […]
Workington wins gold in Cumbria in Bloom awards
Workington wins gold in Cumbria in Bloom awards On Wednesday 6th October, Workington Town Council hosted the Cumbria in Bloom awards ceremony and welcomed guests from across Workington and Bothel to their community centre on Princess Street in Workington. During the ceremony Workington was delighted to receive a GOLD in the large town category […]
In Search of the Perfect Pitch….
In Search of the Perfect Pitch…. Imagine waking up in the morning, opening your curtains and looking out across the Solway coast. What a perfect way to start any day. If this sounds appealing and you want to escape to the coast without exuberant costs, then Maryport Harbourside Caravan and Pod site is worth looking […]
Keep The Little Ones Busy This Summer
Keep The Little Ones Busy This Summer – Come rain or shine there will be plenty of things to entertain you and your family over the Summer months. Lots of awesome activities are lined up and we have loads of awesome wet-weather attractions to visit should we experience a typical Summer. Take a look below […]
Welcome To Wigton – Town Spotlight Feature
Welcome To Wigton. Town Spotlight Feature Travellers passing along the A595, in the west of the county, see Wigton and the huge tower that dominates the landscape as they drive past. It’s a shame few give it little more than a passing glance because Wigton is a charming place and anyone who ventures in will find […]
