The Rum Story
Set in the original 1785 shop, courtyards, cellars and bonded warehouses of the Jefferson family, The Rum Story has been authentically designed to provide all-weather family entertainment.
The Rum Story – The Dark Spirit of Whitehaven, represents £3 million of a total £11 million Millennium Commission grant aimed towards the regeneration of Whitehaven.
The Rum Story was designed as a wet-weather attraction, and is one of the key features of the regeneration project, which also features the Crow’s Nest at the harbour, and the renovation of the harbour-side itself. Whitehaven is the starting point of the popular 140 mile long C2C Cycle Route. The cycle route travels along the Whitehaven to Ennerdale Cycle path, through the scenic delights of the Lake District and on over the roof of England to the remote North Pennines before reaching the north east coast.
Whitehaven has over 250, mostly Georgian, Listed Buildings, many tastefully restored, including St James' Church, once described by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as 'the finest Georgian church interior in the county'.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
Open every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day but
Please check website for opening hours over the Christmas Period
Also closed for annual maintenance 3rd week in January.
The Rum Story is open from 10a.m. - 4.30p.m. daily
Admission Prices:
| Individuals & Families |
| Adult |
£5.45 |
| Concession |
£4.45 |
| Child |
£3.45 |
| Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) |
£16.45 |
| Groups |
| Adult |
£3.50 |
| Child |
£2.50 |
Please note, dogs are not allowed into the Exhibition area, the only exception being Guide Dogs.
By Car
Access to the Rum Story is from the A595 (Follow the town centre signs). Car parking is available around the town and there is a multi-storey car park, which has CCTV and is manned during opening hours.
By Rail
Whitehaven is on the Barrow to Carlisle rail line.
By Coach/Bus
National Express run coaches to Cumbria from throughout the UK.
Address:
The Rum Story
Lowther Street
Whitehaven
Cumbria CA28 7DN
UK