to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
Don't Miss
Beakid - OCEAN ART ADVENTURE: Crafts, Games & Sea Art
About
DISCOVER, EXPLORE, IMAGINE – BEAKID
Join us for a fun and creative hands-on session exploring the impact of plastic pollution and how we can protect our seas.
Learn about marine pollution, create a driftwood fish mobile, make a clay fish fridge magnet, play games and contribute to a collaborative sea-themed art display.
A hands-on, creative way to inspire young ocean protectors.
Beakid is The Beacon Museum's creative, hands-on monthly activity programme for children of all ages.
Designed to spark curiosity and celebrate imagination, Beakid gives young visitors the chance to explore, build, create and discover through fun, themed workshops and events. Connects children to local heritage and science themes, and provides accessible, fun activities for families.
Book Tickets
Opening Times
| Season (25 May 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 11:00 | - 12:00 |
| Season (25 May 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 13:00 | - 14:00 |
| Season (27 May 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Wednesday | 11:00 | - 12:00 |
| Season (27 May 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Wednesday | 13:00 | - 14:00 |
| Season (29 May 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Friday | 11:00 | - 12:00 |
| Season (29 May 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Friday | 13:00 | - 14:00 |
Tripadvisor
Related
The Beacon Museum, WhitehavenSituated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games…
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Set along the beautiful coast of the Western Lake District, situated on Whitehaven's historic Harbour. Whether it be by car, bus, train and bike, there are many easy and convenient routes to get to us.
Feel free to call us if you would like any help or advice when visiting.
Address The Beacon Museum, West Strand, Whitehaven, CA28 7LY Telephone 01946 592302
What3Words: ///claps.polite.give
Parking
Pay and display parking on site with limited spaces.
There is also pay and display parking available at Quay Street Car Park (1 minute walk).
Travelling north from Millom and Muncaster, follow the A595 North. When approaching Whitehaven the Museum is signposted by brown AA heritage road signs.
Travelling South from Carlisle or across country from Penrith and Keswick, follow the A66 to Cockermouth which then joins the A595 straight through to Whitehaven. The one way system in the town centre, leads direct to the harbour and The Beacon Museum.
Public Transport Directions
Whitehaven's train station is a 10 minute gentle stroll around the picturesque sea harbour, around to The Beacon Museum. A stunning journey with the train line hugging close to the coastline as it travels north to Carlisle and south to Barrow-in-Furness and Grange-over-Sands.
What's Nearby
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive…
0.01 miles awayImagine leaving the heart of Whitehaven's historic port and being taken back in time to…
0.24 miles away
A fine example of a Georgian church, which has been sympathetically modernised.
0.48 miles away
The priory is one of the architectural jewels in Cumbria and well worth a visit. This…
3.77 miles awayThe cliffs at St Bees (named after St Bega) are dramatic, composed of striking red…
4.02 miles awayHarrington Nature Reserve is one of two Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) in the Workington…
5.03 miles away
You may also like
Follow The Lake District, Cumbria on Social Media
Receive all the latest news, special offers and information from the Lake District, Cumbria
Ratings Powered By
© Cumbria Tourism