Whitehaven
Monster Savings to be had at the Award-Winning Beacon Museum this summer
Monster Savings to be had at the Award-Winning Beacon Museum this summer The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is expecting a summer boost thanks to The Beacon’s Carboniferous Monsters exhibition, which opens on 18 July and with the government slashing VAT on family tickets for visitor attractions, this means there’s never been a better time to […]
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Step back in time this Summer with Senhouse Roman Museum in Maryport
STEP BACK IN TIME THIS SUMMER History comes to life this summer at Senhouse Roman Museum in Maryport, with a packed programme of activities, guided tours and hands on experiences for visitors of all ages. by Danni Murphy Home to one of the UK’s finest collections of Roman artefacts, the museum is offering plenty of […]
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KESWICK’S UNEXPECTED GEM: Derwent Pencil Museum turns a simple idea into a fun, family-friendly day out
KESWICK’S UNEXPECTED GEM Derwent Pencil Museum turns a simple idea into a fun, family-friendly day out. by Danni Murphy Be honest. How many times have you walked past the Derwent Pencil Museum in Keswick and thought, “A museum about pencils? I’ll give that a miss.” You’re not alone… At first glance, it doesn’t exactly sound […]
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Prehistoric Carboniferous Monsters exhibition comes to The Beacon Museum this summer
Prehistoric Carboniferous Monsters exhibition comes to The Beacon Museum this summer Visitors to The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven are invited to step back in time this summer as a major national touring exhibition, Carboniferous Monsters, arrives from 18 July to 11 October. The exhibition takes visitors on a journey to the Carboniferous period, around 300 […]
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PRISM 2026 Takeover at Tullie This Summer Is a Must-See for Contemporary Art Lovers
PRISM 2026 Takeover at Tullie This Summer Is a Must-See for Contemporary Art Lovers An exhibition takeover by Prism Arts Tullie Museum & Art Gallery, Carlisle 18–26 July 2026 Free entry Prism Arts returns to Tullie this July with a vibrant exhibition takeover showcasing new work created over the past year by artists from Prism […]
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A packed programme of exhibitions, events and family fun this Spring at The Beacon
WHAT’S ON AT THE BEACON MUSEUM A packed programme of exhibitions, events and family fun this Spring. by Danni Murphy Visitors to the The Beacon Museum can look forward to a vibrant programme of exhibitions and family-friendly events throughout May and June, offering something for all ages. At the heart of the museum’s offering are […]
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I Grew Up 90s: A Celebration of the Decade That Defined a Generation
I Grew Up 90s: A Celebration of the Decade That Defined a Generation Join The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven for a trip back in time with new exhibition; I Grew Up 90’s, a vibrant and immersive exhibition celebrating one of Britain’s most iconic decades. Opening in the Harbour Gallery on 28 March and running until […]
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Beloved children’s character to visit Carlisle museum this Easter
Beloved children’s character to visit Carlisle museum this Easter One of the world’s most recognisable illustrated characters, Miffy, is headed to Tullie in Carlisle for the Easter school holidays. From 28 March -12 April, families can enjoy a number of spring-themed activities centred around a museum trail leading to objects that have caught the little […]
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Gladiators, are you ready? Roman Carlisle comes alive at Tullie
Gladiators, are you ready? Where Worlds Met: Roman Carlisle comes alive at Tullie. by Danni Murphy Nearly two thousand years ago, Carlisle sat at the very edge of the Roman Empire. Known then as Luguvalium, it was a place of movement and exchange where soldiers, traders and families from across the Roman world lived side […]
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Faces of West Cumbria: The Portraits of JD Kenworthy at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven
Faces of West Cumbria: The Portraits of JD Kenworthy The Beacon Museum invites visitors to step into the world of John Dalzell Kenworthy, the celebrated West Cumbrian portrait artist whose work captured the character, resilience, and everyday life of his community. JD Kenworthy – The West Cumbrian Portrait Artist is a new temporary exhibition in […]
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