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Chinese New Year
14th-17th February 2026
Address: West Strand, Whitehaven, CA28 7LY
Venue: The Beacon Museum
Website: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/101701
Celebrate Chinese New Year with a special two-part experience the whole family will love! Kids will start with a 1-hour creative workshop, making colourful crafts inspired by Lunar New Year traditions. Then they’ll enjoy a magical 1-hour animal encounter, meeting real creatures up close and learning fun facts about them. A perfect mix of culture, creativity and creature fun! 14th, 15th & 17th Feb, sessions at 10am, 12pm & 2pm. Tickets cost £15 per person and are available at thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk.