Museums · North West England
The Beacon Museum
In or near Lowca.
The Beacon Museum — a museum in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Whitehaven · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Beacon Museum is a museum located in england-north-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Beacon Museum offers insights into the local history and culture of Whitehaven. Visitors can engage in various family-friendly activities, workshops, and exhibitions throughout the year.
Place summary
The Beacon Museum is a museum located in North-East England, postcode CA28. It features exhibitions that focus on the maritime and industrial heritage of the area. The museum is a key cultural resource, showcasing local history and artefacts.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.5487, -3.5946
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Whitehaven
- Postcode
- CA28 7LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Phone
- +44 1946 592302
- Nearest railway station
- Whitehaven — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10:00 – 16:30
- Official site
- thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/294804424 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Beacon Museum?
- The Beacon Museum is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA28 7LY), in the parish of Whitehaven.
- What is The Beacon Museum?
- The Beacon Museum — a museum in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Beacon Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Whitehaven, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA28 7LY.
- How do I get to The Beacon Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Whitehaven, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA28 7LY.