Copeland Visitor Information Point

Type:Information Centre

The Beacon Museum, West Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LY

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Tel01946 592302

About

Discover the finest places to eat, sleep and enjoy along Cumbria’s Western lake District Coast. Copeland’s new Visitor Information point (or VIP for short) will point you towards the finest experiences that the area has to offer.
Visit Whitehaven, the historic Georgian harbourside townscape with hundreds of fascinating stories waiting to be discovered, or explore the dramatic and unspoiled Western Lake District, home to 2 world heritage sites alongside England’s highest mountains and deepest lake.
Let our experienced staff give you personal and informed insights on how best to spend your time in the area. A wealth of outdoor resources for walkers and cyclists is available, alongside information about local events and public services.

Book Tickets

Facilities

Accessibility

Disabled toilets
Wheelchairs available

Booking & Payment Details

Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Catering

On-site catering

Children

Baby changing facilities

Groups

Education/study area
Facilities for educational visits
Facilities for groups

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality

Parking

Parking with charge

Property Facilities

Gift shop
Public toilets

Site Features

Regional Tourist Board Member
Welcome Host

Target Markets

Accepts groups
Coach parties accepted

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Map & Directions

Map Link

Click here to view map

Road Directions

A595 follow signs for Whitehaven town centre and the brown museum signs. Situated on south of harbour.

Accessible by Public Transport: Whitehaven station is 1 mile away.

What's Nearby

The Beacon Museum

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0.1 miles away
The Rum Story

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St. James' Church, Whitehaven

A fine example of a Georgian church, which has been sympathetically modernised.

0.55 miles away

St. Bees Priory

The priory is one of the architectural jewels in Cumbria and well worth a visit. This…

3.82 miles away
St Bees Coast

The cliffs at St Bees (named after St Bega) are dramatic, composed of striking red…

4.07 miles away
Harrington Nature Reserve

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