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Lake District and Cumbria - Places of Interest
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The Beacon
West Strand, Whitehaven,
Cumbria, CA28 7LY
Tel: 01946 592302
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Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbourside,
The Beacon is home to the town's museum collection. It traces the
social, industrial and maritime heritage of the
area, using local characters, audio-visual
displays and fascinating museum pieces. The Met
Office Weather Gallery, where you can monitor,
forecast and broadcast the weather, offers
panoramic views of the town and coast. Also, don't
miss the Harbour Gallery, which offers free entry to the changing exhibitions, the gift shop
and café. Guided heritage walks are
available through town and over the headland to
Haig Colliery Mining Museum. Disabled access and facilities. |
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