What's on at Whitehaven Coast
50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾
Pick up or download your free trail map for self-led and fun-filled family walks this school holiday.
Sat 25 May 2019
+ 8 other dates
10:00-15:00
St Bees beach clean
Join us and the Colourful Coast Partnership at St Bees beach to help remove marine litter and tackle the marine plastics problem.
Thu 30 May 2019
+ 3 other dates
14:00-15:30
Walk and work - behind the scenes at Birkhams Quarry
Join us for this unique opportunity to carry out some practical conservation work in a working quarry.
Wed 12 Jun 2019
+ 2 other dates
10:00-13:00
Mid summer nights wildflower wander
Walk through the meadow restoration at Whitehaven Coast with an opportunity to spot the unique Bee Orchid.
Wed 19 Jun 2019
19:00-20:30
Whitehaven beach clean
We're joining up with the Colourful Coast Partnership to help remove marine litter and beach plastics.
Thu 27 Jun 2019
+ 3 other dates
10:30-12:00
Muscle Meadows - part of National Meadow day
Take a closer look at what is living in the flower rich grassland around Haig Pit whilst testing your strength by weeding out some of the more invasive or unpalatable species.
Sat 06 Jul 2019
10:00-15:00
Release the Moths!
Join us for an early morning as we open the moth trap, last year 250 moths (99 different species) were trapped in just one night. Recent years have seen the first Cumbrian recorded sighting of the striking black and white Triple-Stripe Piercer moth.
Sat 31 Aug 2019
07:30-09:00
Heritage Open Day Fog Signal Station walk
Join us for a guided walk along the cliff tops to seek out a quirky remnant of coastal heritage.
Sun 15 Sep 2019
10:30-16:00
Wild Art Week
Pop on your coat and go wild with a bit of outsized and outdoors art.
Mon 21 Oct 2019
+ 4 other dates
10:00-15:00
Community bonfire
Come and join us for a cliff top bonfire high above Whitehaven where you get the best view of everyone else's fireworks!
Tue 05 Nov 2019
18:00-20:00