Joan’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Great for early morning walks! See the swans, geese and sea birds and it's very picturesque. There are a few places to eat such as The Beacon Cafe, Zest Harbourside and Anna's and you can sit here and enjoy spectacular sunsets too.
6 locals recommend
Whitehaven Marina Ltd
Great for early morning walks! See the swans, geese and sea birds and it's very picturesque. There are a few places to eat such as The Beacon Cafe, Zest Harbourside and Anna's and you can sit here and enjoy spectacular sunsets too.
We are close to the Lake District National Park, especially the quiet Western Lakes. Peace and tranquility abundant here!
205 locals recommend
Lake District National Park
We are close to the Lake District National Park, especially the quiet Western Lakes. Peace and tranquility abundant here!
The Beacon Museum
West StrandGreat for rainy days out.
Take a trip on the coastal railway and you will not regret it. The train runs from Whitehaven to Ravenglass and her you can take the miniaturetrain on the 'Ratty' into the Lakes and back. It's an amazing day out with some great eating places on the way and on your return into Ravenglass.
108 locals recommend
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd
Main StreetTake a trip on the coastal railway and you will not regret it. The train runs from Whitehaven to Ravenglass and her you can take the miniaturetrain on the 'Ratty' into the Lakes and back. It's an amazing day out with some great eating places on the way and on your return into Ravenglass.
Food scene
Entertaining venue for the whole family where you can get delicious food in the cafe too.
22 locals recommend
The Rum Story
27 Lowther StEntertaining venue for the whole family where you can get delicious food in the cafe too.
Hartleys Cafe has a huge and immensely satisfying all day breakfast for a very reasonable price. Reward yourself after a bracing walk along the beach or stroll up St Bees head. Keep an eye open for dolphins and porpoises and watch out for the tip of the submerged wreck peeping out of the waves at low tide.
39 locals recommend
Saint Bees
Hartleys Cafe has a huge and immensely satisfying all day breakfast for a very reasonable price. Reward yourself after a bracing walk along the beach or stroll up St Bees head. Keep an eye open for dolphins and porpoises and watch out for the tip of the submerged wreck peeping out of the waves at low tide.
Neighbourhoods
The local marketplace, just a few yards away, has lots of cafes and eateries for travellers and residents alike. I particularly like Cafe West where enormous portions of home made cakes are available fresh every day. Oh and there's a lot of Georgian architecture too :)
Market Place
Market PlaceThe local marketplace, just a few yards away, has lots of cafes and eateries for travellers and residents alike. I particularly like Cafe West where enormous portions of home made cakes are available fresh every day. Oh and there's a lot of Georgian architecture too :)
Traveler advice
Getting around
Avoid the trains at night time!
Local people use the trains to travel to their favourite pubs up and down the coast. They tend to get a bit rowdy when drunk and can be quite uncomfortable places to be.