Whitehaven
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 […]
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Derwent Pencil Museum, Keswick
The Lake District has been home to the world famous, Derwent pencil, since 1938, with a connection dating back much further. Once it opened in 1981, the museum, renowned for housing the largest coloured pencil in the world, became a key tourist attraction for those visiting the area. The museum celebrates the pencil manufacturing process […]
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The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven
The Beacon is the Copeland area’s interactive museum situated on the harbourside in the Georgian Gem town of Whitehaven, West Cumbria. The Beacon Museum tells the story of the history of this fascinating corner of the Western Lake District. Situated on Whitehaven’s attractive harbour side, The Beacon Museum is home to the town’s museum collection. […]
