Coal mining in Whitehaven dates back to the thirteenth century when the monks from St Bees Abbey supervised the opening of coal mines at Arrowthwaite. This long history ended abruptly in March 1986 when Haig Pit, Cumbria's last deep coal mine, finall ...
Blow away the cobwebs with a bracing walk along the cliff top path - you can see the Isle of Man on a clear day. In spring and summer, you'll want to stop at our three viewpoints to marvel at the largest seabird colony in north-west England.
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The new, interactive Beacon is awash with the history of Copeland. You'll be amazed at the area's rich past and you won't believe what a great time everyone has exploring the Beacon's five floors! ...
The Rum Story is at the heart of one of Britain's most historic ports. Imagine being taken back in time to an exotic tropical rainforest in the Caribbean ...and that is just the start of your great adventure in the Rum Story. Discover the origins o ...
Haig Colliery Mining Museum