The Beacon

The Beacon is a landmark building beside the harbour in Whitehaven with an award winning exhibition that is permanent with a few quick access floors to uncover, plus a restaurant, and something special shop. The Beacon had been purpose built with access in your mind, so their exhibitions are user friendly for several many years and abilities, and all sorts of 5 floors are available to wheelchair users. The ground that is first the reception, together with Harbour Gallery, a short-term exhibition space that displays up to 6 different and amazing history or art exhibitions each year. The present store could be entirely on also this flooring. Visit the second flooring for the 'Sellafield Story', where you could find the tale of exactly how western Cumbria supported the war work, and exactly how afterwards, new technology was pioneered here to provide the united kingdom a deterrent that is nuclear. This exciting exhibition that is interactive the way the early weapons programme grew into an nuclear industry which has supported the neighborhood economy for the last 60 years. On to the floor that is 3rd you can explore the fascinating history of the location through some more great interactive exhibitions. Unearth Roman artefacts, learn how a clock works, hop aboard the ship that is interactive stay on course round the Trading Triangle, and feel the sights, noises, and smells regarding the Warehouse! Floor 4 provides fantastic views associated with specific area, with effective telescopes to use, plus shows of objects discovered around the town. It is possible to start to see the POP gallery up on the Mezzanine levels, where you are able to journey to the not past that is too distant explore the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. Ride a chopper bike, play with toys, and provide the elements Forecast! The Beacon comes with an programme that is interesting of and activities over summer and winter.