Moresby Hall is one of Cumbria’s most historic homes. A Grade I listed building (circa 1620) offering stunning Country Guesthouse accommodation and retaining so many original features. This spacious Hall has been described as “one of the most important buildings in Cumbria” by English Heritage and “totally unique and welcoming” by so many guests.
Situated 2 miles from the Georgian town of Whitehaven, which boasts a lovely marina and harbour. Other local attractions include beautiful uncommercialised lakes, Golf courses and a cinema.
Summergrove campus offers world class facilities for national and international students to study here, further enhancing West Cumbria’s position at the forefront of the global nuclear industry.
The campus offers accommodation, as well as providing a gym, conference facilities, Wi-Fi café bar and restaurant for residents and the general public.
Dedicated student accommodation is the first of its kind in West Cumbria and will provide tailor-made accommodation for out-of-county students.
The Beacon Museum tells the story of the history of this fascinating corner of the Western Lake District.
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon Museum is home to the town's museum collection. It traces the social, industrial and maritime heritage of the area, using local characters, audio-visual displays and fascinating museum pieces.
The museum now features the Sellafield Story and looks at how West Cumbria supported the war effort and, afterwards, how new technology was pioneered right here to give the UK a nuclear deterrent. The exciting, interactive new exhibition...
