Historic houses · North West England
Somerset House
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Somerset House — house in Whitehaven, Copeland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitehaven · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Somerset House is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Whitehaven, Copeland, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.5480°, -3.5833°.
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Official information
The Rum Story is an interactive museum that explores the history of the rum trade, focusing on its impact on society and the economy. Visitors can experience various exhibits, including historical accounts of the Jefferson family and the role of rum in naval history.
Place summary
Somerset House is a Grade II* listed building located in Whitehaven, North-East England. This historic house features distinctive architectural elements and reflects the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5480, -3.5833
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Whitehaven
- Postcode
- CA28 7ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- Whitehaven — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; last admission at 3pm
- Official site
- www.rumstory.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17542634 (CC0)
- commons: Main doorway, Somerset House, Whitehaven, Cumbria.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Somerset House?
- Somerset House is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA28 7ST), in the parish of Whitehaven.
- What is Somerset House?
- Somerset House — house in Whitehaven, Copeland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Somerset House?
- The nearest railway station is Whitehaven, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA28 7ST.
- Is Somerset House a listed building?
- Somerset House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Somerset House?
- The nearest railway station is Whitehaven, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA28 7ST.