Whitehaven
Beacon Museum unveils packed programme of autumn events and half-term fun
Beacon Museum unveils packed programme of autumn events and half-term fun The Beacon Museum is inviting visitors of all ages to enjoy a varied programme of events this October, with everything from local history talks and magical adventures to animal encounters, spooky crafts and hands-on STEM activities. The programme began yesterday (Tuesday 6 October) with […]
Tags: ChristmasCumbriaHalloweenkids activitiesMeet SantaOctober Half Termpet encountersSpooky CraftsSTEM workshopTalking TuesdayThe BeaconThe Beacon School of MagicWhitehaven
FROM SLUM TO SCENIC VIEW: A history of Mount Pleasant, Whitehaven
FROM SLUM TO SCENIC VIEW A history of Mount Pleasant, Whitehaven. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and Borders History The steep steps beside the harbour are all that remains of Mount Pleasant- an area of housing once labelled one of the worst slums in Britain. Today, once you have reached the top, you can enjoy the […]
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300 years of Gulliver’s Travels: The Whitehaven connection…
300 years of Gulliver’s Travels The Whitehaven connection… by Danni Murphy Three hundred years ago, Jonathan Swift published a book that would become one of the most famous works of English literature. Gulliver’s Travels first appeared in 1726, taking readers on extraordinary journeys to lands inhabited by tiny people, giants, flying islands and intelligent horses. […]
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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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It’s a packed programme of hands-on, creative and curiosity-fuelled activities at The Beacon
WHAT’S ON THIS SUMMER AT THE BEACON It’s a packed programme of hands-on, creative and curiosity-fuelled activities. by Danni Murphy From prehistoric cave art and pirate adventures to rocket launches, animal encounters and LEGO coding – all of the sessions are designed to be fun, educational and enjoyed by all ages. […]
Tags: activitiesfamily funKidsLegopet encountersPiratesschool holidayssummerThe BeaconWhitehavenWorkshops
GARDENING DURING JULY & AUGUST: The Summer spotlight with West Coast Composting.
GARDENING DURING JULY & AUGUST The Summer spotlight with West Coast Composting. by Danni Murphy For many gardeners, July and August represent the pinnacle of the gardening year. During these months, gardens burst with vibrant colours, vegetable patches yield a bountiful harvest, and wildlife thrives. However, the height of summer also presents challenges, including dry […]
Tags: Cumbriaflowersgardeninggrow your ownHome & Gardenlocal businessseasonssummerThe Natural Choicetop tipsWest Coast CompostingWest Coast GroupWhitehaven
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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There’s something special happening at Four Corners in Whitehaven, and it goes far beyond the food.
BRINGING TRADITION BACK TO FOUR CORNERS There’s something special happening at Four Corners in Whitehaven, and it goes far beyond the food. by Danni Murphy Housed in the building that was once Arrighi’s Fish and Chips, a local business that first opened its doors in 1908, Four Corners has breathed new life into a much-loved […]
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FANTASTIC FAMILY DAYS OUT: What’s happening in Cumbria this Summer
FANTASTIC FAMILY DAYS OUT What’s happening in Cumbria this Summer… by Danni Murphy Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained during the summer holidays? Luckily, Cumbria is packed with fantastic attractions that combine fun, learning, adventure and history. Whether your children love planes, castles, pirates, art, museums or Roman soldiers, there’s something for everyone […]
Tags: AttractionscarlisleCumbriaDerwent Pencil Museumeventsfamily days outMaryportMuncaster Castleschool holidaysSenhouse Roman MuseumSolway Aviation MuseumsummerThe BeaconThe Rum StoryTullieWest CumbriaWhat's onWhitehaven
A charity rock festival in Whitehaven is turning up the volume for Marley’s Moves
CHARITY ROCKS! A charity rock festival in Whitehaven is turning up the volume for Marley’s Moves and raising awareness of CDKL5. by Danni Murphy A day of live music in Whitehaven this September will do far more than showcase some of Cumbria’s best rock bands. Every ticket sold will help support two worthy local causes, […]
Tags: awarenessCDKL5 DeficiencyCharity concertFil Rourkefundraisinglive musicMarley JonesMarley's MovesresearchRock 24/7rock bandsRosehill Youth TheatreThe Solway HallWhitehaven
