Whitehaven
Parish in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.537, -3.578 |
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| OS grid ref: | NX 97 16 |
| Population: | 24,900 |
| Dialling code: | 01946 |
Whitehaven sits on the west Cumbrian coast in Cumberland, England, with a deep historic harbour facing the Irish Sea and views towards the Isle of Man and the Lake District fells on a clear day. The town is notable for its planned Georgian grid, a compact waterfront, and an unmistakable maritime character.
Built up as a coal-exporting port from the 17th century, its prosperity and trade are recalled in local attractions such as the Beacon Museum and The Rum Story; coal mining, shipbuilding and later links to the nearby nuclear complex at Sellafield have shaped the economy. The community also remembers industrial tragedies like the 1910 Wellington Pit disaster, and recent regeneration around the harbour has emphasised heritage, independent shops and a strong local identity.
Postcode districts covering Whitehaven
Most populated places nearby
- Workington 6.6 miles
- Whitehaven 0.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Whitehaven Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Mirehouse Ward 0.4 miles
- Kells and Sandwith Ward 0.7 miles
- Hillcrest and Hensingham Ward 0.8 miles
- Bransty Ward 1.2 miles
- Weddicar Parish 1.3 miles
- Moresby Parks Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Galemire Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Moresby Parish 2.1 miles
- Parton Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Moor Row Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Egremont North and St. Bees Ward 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Whitehaven
CA28 9BB, CA28 9RW, CA28 7TQ, CA28 9UW, CA28 7TZ, CA28 9PY, CA28 6LT, CA28 7AA, CA28 9HD … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 78.1 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 82.7 miles
- Corkickle Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Whitehaven Railway Station 1.1 miles
Hotels in Whitehaven Ad
Schools in Whitehaven
- Bransty Primary School Primary
- Jericho Primary School Primary
- Kells Infant School Primary
- Monkwray Junior School Primary
- St Begh's Catholic Junior School Primary
- St Benedict's Catholic High School Secondary
- St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School Primary
- St James' C of E Infant and Nursery School Primary
- St James' C of E Junior School Primary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary
- Valley Primary School and Nursery Primary
Local points of interest
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 1 mile
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 3.5 miles
- Winscales Estate 6.3 miles
- Derwent Park Stadium 7.7 miles
- Borough Park Stadium 7.8 miles
- Calder Hall Estate 8.9 miles
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 16.6 miles