The Rum Story - Official

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📌 West Cumbria’s must-visit indoor attraction
📜 Step back in time to the bustling seaport of Whitehaven
🏛️ Located in the original 1785 Jefferson family warehouse
🥂 The Vault Event Space available for unforgettable events Step back in time with a swashbuckling visit to The Rum Story, a fascinating and immersive indoor attraction nestled in the beautiful coastal town of Whitehaven.

29/08/2026

Big weekend for Whitehaven! Come along to the Rum Story dressed as a pirate and enter the exhibition for FREE! Or why not visit our friends The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven for free entry to the museum 🤩

26/08/2026

✨Pirates go FREE at The Rum Story* ✨

*Visit us on 29th, 30th or 31st of August dressed as a pirate and get free admission to the Rum Story exhibition 💰⚓️

✨ We’re closed for maintenance this morning ✨We apologise for any inconvenience and hope to reopen this afternoon. 🤞Plea...
25/08/2026

✨ We’re closed for maintenance this morning ✨

We apologise for any inconvenience and hope to reopen this afternoon. 🤞

Please check before travelling for the latest update. 🚗

24/08/2026

Join us this bank holiday weekend for PIRATES GO FREE 🏴‍☠️✨

Join us on 2nd September for a fun, FREE art workshop with the amaz@twiggy.phoenix.art 👨‍🎨✨This is a collaborative, cas...
20/08/2026

Join us on 2nd September for a fun, FREE art workshop with the [email protected] 👨‍🎨✨

This is a collaborative, casual art-making session where we’ll swap canvases with each song, bringing together different creative styles to create something totally unique. 🎨🎶

Come along, get creative and express yourself! 💫

Everyone is welcome, and no previous art experience is needed. 🙌

Has the change in weather got you rethinking your summer holiday plans? 🌧️Don’t worry — we’ve got all the boxes ticked f...
19/08/2026

Has the change in weather got you rethinking your summer holiday plans? 🌧️

Don’t worry — we’ve got all the boxes ticked for the perfect rainy-day outing! 👇

Interactive, fun AND educational ✅
On-site café with yummy cakes ✅
Our locally infamous storytelling clock ✅
Central location in the heart of town ✅
INDOORS ✅

Basically, you can have a great day out without having to worry about the temperamental Great British Summer😂

🏴‍☠️ PIRATES GO FREE! 🏴‍☠️Next weekend, we're giving you the unmissable chance to visit The Rum Story for FREE* - and al...
18/08/2026

🏴‍☠️ PIRATES GO FREE! 🏴‍☠️

Next weekend, we're giving you the unmissable chance to visit The Rum Story for FREE* - and all you have to do is… come dressed as a pirate! ⚓️

Don't have a pirate costume at home? Don't worry! Our shop is stocked with plenty of pirate gear to get you looking suitably seaworthy. 🏴‍☠️

And just when you thought it couldn't get any better… 👀

🎟️ We're also giving away a FREE family ticket!*

Simply:
📸 Snap a photo in your pirate outfit during your visit
📱 Tag us on Facebook or Instagram
🏴‍☠️ And you're in the draw!

So grab your crew, dig out your best pirate gear and come and see us 29, 30 & 31 August!

*Free entry for anyone dressed as a pirate. Family ticket prize is valid for 6 months. Photo must be taken during your visit to The Rum Story. Competition terms apply.

Our team recently had some brilliant emergency first aid at work training provided by Ross from Lakes First Aid. A huge ...
14/08/2026

Our team recently had some brilliant emergency first aid at work training provided by Ross from Lakes First Aid. A huge shout out to AIM (Association of Independent Museums) for helping to fund it.

We meet some of the most interesting people at The Rum Story. Here are The Fiddler and The Duchess who came last week af...
12/08/2026

We meet some of the most interesting people at The Rum Story. Here are The Fiddler and The Duchess who came last week after visiting the Nao Santa Maria. Didn't they look stunning?

It's been great seeing so many new faces at The Rum Story already this month, including on our Rum, Raiders & Riches wal...
10/08/2026

It's been great seeing so many new faces at The Rum Story already this month, including on our Rum, Raiders & Riches walking tour, at our Oceanic Transplants poetry reading, and our Ship That Changed the World talk. Huge thanks to Laura Hesketh, Mike James and Eileen Pun for delivering them with such care and for stimulating such lively discussion.

Address

27 Lowther Street
Whitehaven
CA287DN

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

01946 592933

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