Welcome to Whitehaven

Whitehaven is a small town located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the west coast of the country and is known for its rich history and beautiful scenery. The town has a population of around 25,000 people and is a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to the Lake District National Park.

One of the main attractions in Whitehaven is the historic harbour. The harbour was once a bustling port, with ships coming and going from all over the world. Today, it is a popular spot for visitors to take a stroll and admire the views. There are also several restaurants and cafes located along the harbour, making it a great place to stop for a bite to eat.

Another popular attraction in Whitehaven is the Beacon Museum. The museum is located in the former headquarters of the Whitehaven Harbour Board and tells the story of the town's maritime history. Visitors can explore the museum's exhibits, which include interactive displays, artefacts, and photographs. The museum also has a rooftop viewing platform, which offers stunning views of the harbour and the surrounding area.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 8.8°C

Feels Like: 6.1°C

Wind: 11 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
St James C Of E Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Alex Moore	High Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 7PZ 01946691970 School Website
St James C Of E Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Andrew Beattie	Wellington Row Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 7HG 01946695311 School Website
St Beghs Catholic Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Mallard	Coach Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 7TE 01946696959 School Website
Bransty Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Fearon	Mona Road Bransty Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 6EG 0 194663590 School Website
Monkwray Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pamela Telford	Monkwray Brow Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9DT 01946696790 School Website
St Gregory And St Patricks Catholic Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Rowell	Esk Avenue Corkickle Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8AJ 01946595010 School Website
Jericho Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Blackwell	Windsor Court Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 6UX 01946514545 School Website
Kells Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Figes	High Road Kells Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9PQ 01946691865 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Starkie	High Road Kells Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9PG 0 194666356 School Website
Hensingham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cate Floyd	Main Street Yanwath Primary School Penrith Cumbria CA28 8QZ 1946690021 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Whitehaven Station Approach, Off Bransty Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6AX 0.26 Miles

Corkickle Station Road, Corkickle, Cumbria, CA28 8AP 0.61 Miles

Parton The Square, Parton, Cumbria, CA28 6PA 1.53 Miles

St Bees Main Street, St Bees, Cumbria, CA27 0BZ 3.85 Miles

Harrington Grecian Terrace, Harrington, Cumbria, CA14 5QQ 4.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A2b Taxis 01946 599407 74 Bransty Rd, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6EY 0.65 Miles
Downton Travel 01946 691511 Meadow Rd, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9HY 0.99 Miles
L And G Taxis 01946 66644 Armier, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PN 1.02 Miles
Klm Cabs 01946 66007 3 Loweswater Av, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9NR 1.21 Miles
J And J Taxis 01946 691415 Lakeland Ave, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PY 1.29 Miles
Alpha Cabs 01946 692233 45 Buttermere Avenue, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PX 1.35 Miles
Marteeny Taxis 01946 690045 7 Grisedale Cl, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8DF 1.54 Miles
Abbey Cabs 01946 63000 Unit 2C/Sneckyeat Rd Ind Est, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8PF 1.62 Miles
White Line Taxis 01946 66111 Unit 8C/Sneckyeat Rd Ind Est, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8PF 1.62 Miles
Bell Taxis 01946 66666 15 Derwentwater Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9RQ 1.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tangier Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Duke Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bransty Row D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Windmill Brow D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons (Sdc) Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whitehaven Do (Left) (Lcp) Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whitehaven Do (Right) Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Countess Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodville Terrace Kells D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Highlands D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunnyhill D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coach Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Corkickle D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodside Loop Road South D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Queen Street Medical Practice 01946 694457	Richard Benedict House 149 Queen Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 7BA
Mansion House Surgery 01946 693660	19/20 Irish Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 7BU
Lowther Medical Centre 01946 692241	Lowther Medical Centre 1 Castle Meadows Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 7RG
Lowther Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1 Castle Meadows Whitehaven CA28 7RG
Lowther Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Castle Meadows Whitehaven CA28 7RG

Local Stores

Cleator Moor
Leconfield Street
Cleator Moor
Cumbria
CA25 5PX
01946 812517
Store Website
3.11 miles

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SPAR Pelican Service Station
Loop Road North
Whitehaven
CA28 6EA
01946 599696
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

West Lakeland Veterinary Group
Preston Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9DL 01946 693303 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 0.43 miles
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The Vet Whitehaven
Egremont Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8NH hello@thevetwhitehaven.co.uk Website 1.48 miles
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Galemire Vets Limited
Galemire Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5QX 01946 810295 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 2.54 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
66A Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820513 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 5.16 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
55 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820312 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 5.16 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 1, Enterprise Court Derwent Howe Workington Cumbria CA14 3YP 01900 66666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 6.01 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Buttermere
A Dog Friendly Circular Walk Around Buttermere, In The Lake District. Follow The Perimeter Of The Lake, Passing By Some Woodland And Farmland. CA13 9XA 12.75 miles From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.

Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 15.26 miles From Keswick, Take The A66 Toward Cockermouth. Follow Signs For Braithwaite On The B5292/Whinlatter Pass. Head Through Braithwaite And On To Noble Knott Car Park On Your Left (Identified By A Green Signpost On The Road), Just Following A Lay-By To Your Right.

Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle Stands On A Natural Plateau Providing An Excellent Panoramic View Across The Surrounding Fells. It Is Composed Of 38 Free Standing Stones, With Some Being Up To 3 Metres High. It Is One Of Britain’S Earliest Stone Circles Dating Back Between 4,000 - 5,000 Years. CA12 5DN 18.41 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

Latrigg
A Circular Walk On One Of The Lowest Fells In The Lake District. This Walk Provides Outstanding Views Over Keswick And The Surrounding Area, Including Derwent Water And Bassenthwaite Lake. CA12 4PH 18.97 miles From Keswick, Take The A591 To Carlisle. After The First Roundabout, Take The First Right Turn To Skiddaw. The Car Park Is At The End Of The Narrow Road.

Great Langdale Valley
A Circular Walk Taking In Part Of The Cumbria Way Towards Chapel Stile And Back Along The Centre Of The Valley With Stunning Scenery Of The Langdale Pikes. LA22 9JU 21.17 miles From Ambleside, Follow Signs For Coniston On The A593. Continue On The B5343 Following Signs For Great Langdale. Pass Through Chapel Stile And Continue On The Road For 3-4 Miles.

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Elterwater
Elterwater Is A Lovely, Small Village With Fantastic Scenery. This Walk Partly Runs Alongside The River Brathay And Is Surrounded By Woodland And Views Of The Hills As You Reach The Top Of The Valley. LA22 9HU 23.51 miles From Ambleside, Take The A593 To Clappersgate And Then Follow The Signs For Elterwater On The B5343. Once You Reach The Village, Turn Left Just Before The Britannia Inn And Reach The National Trust Car Park.

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Weather Forecast

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