Whitehaven

Whitehaven is an attractive harbour town on the west coast of Cumbria and close to the Lake District National Park. One of the 40 'Gem' Towns of England it rests at the start of the Coast to Coast Cycle Route and is surrounded by delightful countryside.

Visitors to the town cannot fail to be impressed by the many Georgian listed buildings and fine architecture, much of which has now been lovingly restored. St James Church and St Nicholas Church with its clock tower played an important role in the history of Whitehaven. In the town centre narrow lanes and alleyways lead off from the market square and have many houses, shops and cafés to explore, not least the historic Jefferson family's original Rum Shop and...