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Copeland Visitor Information Point at The Beacon Museum
Copeland Visitor Information Point at The Beacon Museum
Information Centre, free entry
Details
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.
Prices
Free entry
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Welcome Host
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Welcome Host
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitalityGroups by appointment preferred.
Also at this Venue
The Beacon Museum
Room HireEvents at this Venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sat 30 Nov - Mon 23 Dec | The Actual Factual Santa Trail |
| Sat 7 Dec - Tue 7 Jan | Phil Rigby: A Portrait of Cumbria |
01946 592302
vip@copeland.gov.uk 
website
email a friendAddress
West Strand,
Whitehaven,
Cumbria,
CA28 7LY
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: NX 968183 Lat: 54.54938 Long: -3.59698
A595 follow signs for Whitehaven town centre and the brown museum signs. Situated on south of harbour.
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 1 mile from Whitehaven station
Hotels and B&Bs
Self-Catering Places
Camping & caravanning
