Distance from FME
7 Miles
Quick Description
Whitehaven was recently voted among the top ten seaside resorts in the UK.
Whitehaven has a wealth of Georgian architecture and was one of the first post-medieval planned towns. The harbour is thriving and has modern facilities with a busy fishing fleet.
Snippets of History
Many grand houses are built on a grid pattern and are now a memorial to prosperous trading merchants and sea captains who once lived here.
Odd Facts
Whitehaven has many connections with the USA. George Washington's grandmother is buried here as well as John Paul Jones, founder of the American Navy. He led the one and only attack on British soil by US forces in 1778.
Amenities
  • Tesco [24 hour]
  • Morrisons
  • Aldi
  • Boots
  • Woolworths
  • Argos
  • Leisure Centre
  • HSBC, Barclays, NatWest
  • Train station
Links around Whitehaven
Whitehaven Harbour
 
Whitehaven's Georgian Architecture
 
Tall Ship berthed at Whitehaven Harbour
 
 
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