The Rum Story - Official

15/10/2026

POV: us every morning until spring 😴

Brighten up those darker days with a visit to The Rum Story! ✨

14/10/2026

✨WHITEHAVEN AFTER DARK IS BACK ON 8TH JAN… AND WE’RE DOUBLING THE FUN! ✨

After our November event sold out in just 8 minutes, we're bringing Whitehaven After Dark back with TWO sessions on the same night! 👀

Numbers for each session will still be capped to make sure everyone gets the best possible experience, so you'll still get that intimate, after-dark atmosphere we know you'll love.

More chances to explore Whitehaven's darker history, uncover spooky stories and enjoy a night of hauntingly good fun.

🎟️ Tickets will be released soon!

A little reminder: tickets will be available online only, on a first come, first served basis. We can't reserve tickets for anyone… our own staff don't even get first dibs! 😂

Keep your eyes peeled and make sure you're following our socials so you don't miss the ticket announcement.

Will we see you after dark? 👀⚓️

14/10/2026

We can't tell you how we know (wink wink) but there are still boggles to be found! Check for clues and join the hunt!

13/10/2026

13/10/2026

👀 YOU ASKED, WE LISTENED…

The response to our Whitehaven After Dark event in November was incredible, so we’re adding MORE dates! 👻🥃

Our first additional date will be announced THIS WEEK, so if you missed out last time, keep your eyes peeled.

More history, more hauntings and more after-dark adventures are on the way… 👀

Make sure you’re following us so you don’t miss the next announcement!

13/10/2026

🎃 Halloween fun at The Rum Story! 👻

Join us on Friday 30 October, between 10am and 12:30pm, for a morning of spooky family fun!

🗺️ Follow the Halloween trail around The Rum Story exhibition, then put your building skills to the test with haunted house LEGO at the end! (Standard admission applies, with no extra charge for the trail.)

🖌️ Get Halloween-ready with glitter tattoos from Glitz 'N' Glam Parties & Events in our courtyard. Prices start from £3, and you can join in without paying for exhibition admission!

😋 Fuel your little monsters! Mrs McCourt's Munch Cafe will have a spooky kids' food special on offer. Check the specials board on the day for details.

No expensive package tickets, no tat the kids don't really want... just simple, affordable Halloween fun🦇

10/10/2026

Why not join this county-wide Boggle Trail this weekend? Look out for the clues, which are being released at 9am today!

BOGGLES ON THE LOOSE ACROSS CUMBRIA!

OH NO! Ten mischievous Boggles have escaped from the Castle and are causing mayhem across Cumbria.

Reports of Boggle sightings are already starting to come in from across the county, and we're busy gathering information on their whereabouts!

We'll be publishing our findings and releasing the first clues at 9am on Saturday 10 October and we need YOUR help to track them down!

Find one of our escaped Boggles and win tickets to Muncaster's Halloween Family Festival and The Zombie-Boggle Apocalypse show!

Ten Boggles. Ten hiding places. Ten chances to win!

Keep your eyes peeled, follow this page for updates and get ready to join the hunt from 9am Saturday 10 October.

Cumbria Guide

01/10/2026

Usually asking for public opinions is scary... but today, we're being brave!👀

We’re asking YOU, our local community what events you’d like to see from The Rum Story in 2027!

Our 2027 calendar is already starting to take shape, and the team is working hard behind the scenes to put together a whole year of activity.

We can’t make any promises just yet… but we’d love to know what you would like to see!

🎈 Kids' party packages?
🌙 More Whitehaven After Dark evenings?
🎶 Live music in The Vault?
🎨 Creative workshops?
🍴 Food & drink evenings?
📚 Educational talks?
🍻Boozy Bingo?
💍 Wedding fayres?

Or something completely different?

Drop your ideas in the comments below - we’re listening! 👇

You never know… your suggestion might just make it onto the 2027 calendar🤩

30/09/2026

A lovely day on the harbour hosting the Association of Lighthouse Keepers for a harbour walking tour and a special visit to our lighthouses 🌊⚓️

It was a pleasure to welcome such a passionate group and, with some special arrangements in place, give them a unique glimpse into parts of the harbour’s history we don’t normally get to share 💙