Castles · North East England
Whitehaven Castle
Whitehaven Castle — a castle in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Whitehaven Castle is a castle in england-north-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Whitehaven Castle is a castle located in North-East England. It is noted for its historical significance and architectural features, though further details on its era or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
The building was constructed for Sir John Lowther as his private residence; it was originally known as Flatt Hall and was completed in 1769. Later, a second new hospital, the West Cumberland Hospital was opened in 1964 by the Queen Mother, and Whitehaven Castle then became a facility for the elderly and has since been converted into apartments.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5454, -3.5831
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Whitehaven
- Postcode
- CA28 7RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Official site
- www.rumstory.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Whitehaven Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitehaven Castle?
- Whitehaven Castle is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA28 7RA), in the parish of Whitehaven.
- Does Whitehaven Castle charge admission?
- Whitehaven Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Whitehaven Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA28 7RA. It sits within the Whitehaven and Workington parliamentary constituency.