Castles · North West England
Whitehaven Castle
In or near Lowca.
Whitehaven Castle — a castle in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Corkickle · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Whitehaven Castle is a castle in england-north-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Rum Story is an interactive museum that explores the history of the rum trade and its impact on society. Visitors can experience various exhibits, including the history of rum production, the role of pirates, and the connections to slavery and the Jefferson family.
Place summary
Whitehaven Castle is a castle located in North-East England. It is noted for its historical significance and architectural features, though further details on its era or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
The building was constructed for Sir John Lowther as his private residence; it was originally known as Flatt Hall and was completed in 1769. Later, a second new hospital, the West Cumberland Hospital was opened in 1964 by the Queen Mother, and Whitehaven Castle then became a facility for the elderly and has since been converted into apartments.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5454, -3.5831
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Whitehaven
- Postcode
- CA28 7RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- Corkickle — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; last admission at 3pm
- Official site
- www.rumstory.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Whitehaven Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Whitehaven cenotaph
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Civic Hall
Open-air theatres · 0.2 km
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Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
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Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Somerset House
Historic houses · 0.3 km
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Barracks Mill
Mills · 0.3 km
Fox and Grapes
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
The Rum Story
Museums · 0.5 km
Part presented
Galleries · 0.5 km
Waverley Hotel
Hotels · 0.6 km
Gaiety Picture House
Theatres · 0.6 km
St James' Church, Whitehaven
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Whitehaven cenotaph
Whitehaven cenotaph — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Open-air theatres · North West England
Civic Hall
Civic Hall — a open-air theatre in england north east.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
<light blue plaque>
<light blue plaque> — a memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
<dark blue plaque>
<dark blue plaque> — a memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Somerset House
Somerset House — house in Whitehaven, Copeland, England, UK.
📷 3Mills · North West England
Barracks Mill
Barracks Mill — mill in Whitehaven, Copeland, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Whitehaven Castle
Places to stay
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Waverley Hotel
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Seacote Park (Beachcomber Site)
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Fox and Grapes
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitehaven Castle?
- Whitehaven Castle is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA28 7RA), in the parish of Whitehaven.
- What is Whitehaven Castle?
- Whitehaven Castle — a castle in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whitehaven Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Corkickle, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA28 7RA.
- Does Whitehaven Castle charge admission?
- Whitehaven Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Whitehaven Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Corkickle, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA28 7RA.