Whitehaven Harbour
WHITEHAVEN WEEKENDER: A new two-day festival combining Harbour Fest and Pride by the Harbourside
WHITEHAVEN WEEKENDER A new two-day festival combining Harbour Fest and Pride by the Harbourside. by Danni Murphy Whitehaven Weekender 29th – 30th August 2026 | Whitehaven Harbour For many in West Cumbria, a bank holiday weekend in Whitehaven means a busy harbour, waterside cafés and bars, and the familiar sense of the town at its […]
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A towering replica of Columbus’ flagship sails to the Cumbrian coast this July
WHITEHAVEN WELCOMES NAO SANTA MARIA A towering replica of Columbus’ flagship sails to the Cumbrian coast this July. by Danni Murphy A remarkable piece of maritime history is set to arrive on the Cumbrian coast this summer as the Nao Santa María prepares to dock in Whitehaven Harbour. The impressive vessel, a full-scale replica of […]
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In your pictures: Turning back time with the Tall Ships
EL GALEON ANDALUCIA in your pictures Last year, Whitehaven Harbour welcomed the stunning El Galeón Andalucía, a tall ship that captivated visitors with its impressive masts and historic design and many of you captured some stunning images of the vessel in all its glory. This page showcases a selection of those photos from its visit. […]
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BUSSES, BIKES AND BOATS: There’s loads lined up for Whitehaven this year
BUSSES, BIKES AND BOATS There’s loads lined up for Whitehaven this year. by Danni Murphy This year, Whitehaven has an action-packed lineup of events that are guaranteed to get everyone’s engines revving and the whole town buzzing with excitement! From vintage vehicles to classic motorcycles and even the awe-inspiring return of a tall ship, there’s […]
Tags: Cumbriaday outeventsfamily-friendlyfather's dayharboursideleyland busesmotorcycle shownostalgiatall shipvintageWhat's onWhitehavenWhitehaven harbour
Lights, Camera, Action: Historic backdrops bring student film to life in Whitehaven.
Lights, Camera, Action Historic backdrops bring student film to life in Whitehaven. by Danni Murphy Last summer, when the weather decided to play nice, Whitehaven played host to El Galeon Andalusia, a replica of a 16th century Spanish Galleon which docked in Whitehaven harbour for a week. And what a sight it was indeed; thousands […]
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Workington RNLI event happening this Saturday (July 27) at Whitehaven Harbour
Workington RNLI event happening this Saturday (July 27) at Whitehaven Harbour A free event to help celebrate the RNLI’s 200th anniversary will be held in Whitehaven this month. Join Workington RNLI and a host of other emergency services on the harbourside this Saturday, July 27, as they showcase their work. Lifeboat displays and an exhibition […]
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Whitehaven Alive! Bigger and better than ever!
Whitehaven Alive! Bigger and better than ever! With more support from fantastic local artists in the area, an extra day, and even a free-to-enter family day added to this year’s line-up, it’s set to be the best yet! by Danni Murphy The four-day festival will start on Thursday with live music. From Friday onwards, a […]
Tags: children's entertainmenteventfamily showfamily-friendlyfood stallsfunfairharboursidelive musiclocal musictradersWhitehaven AliveWhitehaven harbour
Sound installation at Whitehaven Harbour
Sound installation at Whitehaven Harbour A sound installation ‘By Sound Near Seawall’ by Turner Prize winning artist, Susan Philipsz, will sound out from Whitehaven Harbour from Friday 24 May 2024 and will continue to be heard on the hour from 10am until 5pm every day. The artwork is a two-channel sound installation and was created […]
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Holly to Kickstart the Harbour Sessions at Whitehaven Harbour
A performance by a young Cumbrian folk artist will kick off months of events and entertainment due to take place in Whitehaven Harbour throughout the year. Folk singer Holly Brooke will perform at The Hub on Friday 7 April, for the first of five ‘Harbour Sessions’, organised by Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners. The Harbour Sessions will […]
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Two projects set to transform Whitehaven Harbour
Two projects are set to transform Whitehaven harbour. Funded through Sellafield Ltd’s social impact, multiplied programme, the projects will open up the West Cumbrian coastline. Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners are behind the first project, a multi-million pound programme to make Whitehaven the tourism capital of the Cumbrian coastline. The £3.6 million coastal activities centre called The […]
