The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven

18/10/2026

🪄✨ What a spellbinding time we had at the Beacon School of Magic yesterday!

Wands at the ready — we’re all set for another magical day! ⚡

⏳ Only 4 spaces left on today’s 2pm session! Be quick before they disappear in a puff of smoke!

📷 Got any magical photos from your visit? We'd LOVE to see them!

🎟️ Book now and let the magic begin!

14/10/2026

🔎 WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE?

A photograph, a few clues... and plenty of questions!

Another mystery photo....

Share your theories below!👇

13/10/2026

Please note that our car park will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday 14 October (all day), as we say goodbye to the Carboniferous Monsters as they head on to their next adventure.

The museum remains open, however will be closing at 3pm only tomorrow.

Please take extra care around the museum entrance as we load up the lorry.

Alternative parking can be found at Quayside (before you get to The Beacon Museum).

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

08/10/2026

Nearly 70 years ago, history was made in West Cumbria...

Queen Elizabeth II officially opened Calder Hall in 1956 - marking a moment that would become a huge part of our local story.

This October, a celebratory pop up is coming to The Beacon Portal.

70 Years of Calder Hall - "There's always a story... what's yours?"

📅 19–25 October 2026
⏰ 10am–4pm daily

Bring your photographs, memorabilia and memories to help create a living archive of Calder Hall’s 70-year legacy.

Also featuring free “Demolition of an Icon” talks by Jason Bone, Sellafield Ltd, on Tuesday 20 and Thursday 22 October at 2pm (booking link in comments).

07/10/2026

The only walk we need...

06/10/2026

👏 Another fantastic turnout for Talking Tuesday today- A huge thank you to Colin McCourt for a brilliant afternoon and for sharing his fascinating stories with us.

📅 Next month:
Eskdale Mill with Paul Pharoh
Tuesday 10 November | 2–4pm

And we’re already looking ahead to 2027 👀

What topics, people, places or stories would you love to hear about at a future Talking Tuesday?

Let us know in the comments — we’re listening! 👇

06/10/2026

October is VERY busy at The Beacon...

Some of our kids' events now have limited places available, so if you've been meaning to book... this is your sign!

🎟 Grab your places before they disappear!

06/10/2026

TODAY AT THE BEACON!

Step into the past and discover Newhouses through the paintings of local artist John Armstrong.

Explore the people, places and mining history that shaped this former community.

📆 Today | 6 October
⏰ 2–4pm
🎟️ £5per person
📍 The Beacon Portal (Opposite the museum)

Join us this afternoon — we’d love to see you! 👋

05/10/2026

70 Years of Calder Hall - “There’s always a story… what’s yours?”

Join us for a free community exhibition celebrating the people, memories and stories connected to Calder Hall and West Cumbria’s nuclear heritage.

📍 The Beacon Portal, Whitehaven
📅 19–25 October 2026
⏰ 10am–4pm daily

Bring your photographs, memorabilia and memories to help create a living archive of Calder Hall’s 70-year legacy.

Also featuring free “Demolition of an Icon” talks by Jason Bone, Sellafield Ltd, on Tuesday 20 and Thursday 22 October at 2pm.
Refreshments included.

Coming to The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven - The Beacon Portal

70 Years of Calder Hall
“There’s always a story… what’s yours?”
Join us for a free community exhibition celebrating the people, memories and stories connected to Calder Hall and West Cumbria’s nuclear heritage.

📍 The Beacon Portal, Whitehaven
📅 19–25 October 2026
⏰ 10am–4pm daily

Bring your photographs, memorabilia and memories to help create a living archive of Calder Hall’s 70-year legacy.

Also featuring free “Demolition of an Icon” talks by Jason Bone, Sellafield Ltd, on Tuesday 20 and Thursday 22 October at 2pm. Refreshments included.

Booking via The Beacon Museum