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The Rum Story, Whitehaven

#1 among attractions in Whitehaven

Top attraction, Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
The Rum Story
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Coordinates: 54°32'53"N, 3°35'19"W
Address

27 Lowther StreetWhitehaven CA28 7DN United Kingdom

Contact
+44 1946 592933
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Opening hours
  1. Monday10 am - 4:30 pm
  2. Tuesday10 am - 4:30 pm
  3. Wednesday10 am - 4:30 pm
  4. Thursday10 am - 4:30 pm
  5. Friday10 am - 4:30 pm
  6. Saturday10 am - 4:30 pm
  7. Sunday10 am - 4:30 pm
Local time: 00:00
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Day trips

The Rum Story – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St James' Church, Haig Colliery Mining Museum, Whitehaven Castle, Whitehaven Town Hall.

  • st james church whitehaven~1500 ftNE
    Church, Georgian architecture

    St James' Church, Whitehaven

    8 min walk • St James' Church is in High Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, England, at the crossing with the top of Queen Street. It stands in an elevated position overlooking the town. The church is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Calder, the archdeaconry of West Cumberland, and the diocese of Carlisle.

  • haig colliery mining museum whitehaven0.5 miSW
    Museum

    Haig Colliery Mining Museum, Whitehaven

    13 min walk • Haig Colliery Mining Museum was a visitor attraction in Kells, on the site of Cumbria's last deep coal mine on the cliffs above Whitehaven in Cumbria, England. It closed in January 2016 due to insolvency.

  • whitehaven castle~1550 ftSE
    Park

    Whitehaven Castle, Whitehaven

    8 min walk • Whitehaven Castle is a historic building in Whitehaven, Cumbria. It is a Grade II listed building.

  • whitehaven town hall~900 ftE
    City hall

    Whitehaven Town Hall, Whitehaven

    5 min walk • Whitehaven Town Hall is a municipal building in Duke Street in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England. The building, which was the headquarters of Whitehaven Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.

  • whitehaven harbour~1010 ftNW
    54°33'1"N • 3°35'30"W

    Whitehaven Harbour, Whitehaven

    5 min walk • Sailing, Marina

  • recreation ground whitehaven0.6 miS
    Sport, Sport venue

    Recreation Ground, Whitehaven

    16 min walk • The Recreation Ground and for sponsorship reasons the LEL Arena is a rugby league stadium in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England. It is the home of Whitehaven R.L.F.C. The ground has witnessed many other sports such as football, boxing, speedway and whippet racing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Rum Story open?

The Rum Story is open:
  • Monday 10 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sunday 10 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Rum Story?

Nearby attractions include Whitehaven Town Hall, Whitehaven (5 min walk), Whitehaven Harbour, Whitehaven (5 min walk), St James' Church, Whitehaven (8 min walk), Whitehaven Castle, Whitehaven (8 min walk).

Where to next? Visit england England region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United Kingdom.

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