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The Rum Story Conferences

Conferences at The Rum Story in Whitehaven, Cumbria

Type:Conference non-residential venue

The Rum Story & Jefferson's Shop, 27 Lowther St, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7DN

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Function Rooms | 3 Capacity | 100* Bedrooms | N/A In-House Catering? | No

*Capacity is 100 when booking the whole building. Each space can accommodate: 60 seated in the Vault, 25 in the Boardroom and 40 in the Education Suite.

To make your next meeting, conference or product launch really memorable and enjoyable for all, why not come to The Rum Story in Whitehaven.

We have several different meeting rooms ranging from an intimate board room to our famous 'haunted vault' with sandstone walls and arched ceilings.

We can offer a variety of packages to suit all needs and budgets and provide a variety of menu's all freshly prepared on the premises.

We can arrange everything for you and aim to try and make the life of the organiser stress free. For further information please call us or pay us a visit, we guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Wonderful glassed over courtyard, licenced cafe serving fresh made local specialities. Excellent exhibition. Please contact booking office to check if amenities meet your requirements.

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Opening Times

Season (2 Jan 2025 - 24 Dec 2025)

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible Seating
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Autism Friendly
  • Changing Places
  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets
  • Facilities for hearing impaired
  • Facilities for visually impaired
  • Level Access
  • Wheelchairs available

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Catering

  • On-site catering
  • On-site light refreshments

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
  • Total delegates - 150

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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Access Information

Entrance

Ramp to entrance

Public Areas

Baby changing facilities
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Visitor information available in audio format

Food

Good contrast between the floor and walls
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Gluten free (coeliacs)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Nut free
Vegan
Vegetarian

Parking

The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Has a ramp

General

Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Wheelchairs provided
Free

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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Access to Whitehaven is from the A595. Just follow the town centre signs.

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