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Pirate Extravaganza
03 August 2026
Address: West Strand, Whitehaven, CA28 7LY
Venue: Beacon Museum
Website: https://thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk/whats-on/beakid-pirate-workshops/
11am & 2pm. Join us for an Arrghmazing Pirate Adventure at The Beacon Museum, packed with hands-on fun, creativity and discovery! Perfect for young adventurers, this exciting 90-minute session will transform children into fully fledged pirates just in time for the arrival of the famous Nao Santa Maria to Whitehaven shore. Young pirates will create their very own pirate hat, dress the part and learn the essential skills needed to sail the seven seas. Discover how pirates used compasses and treasure maps to navigate mysterious waters, then put your new skills to the test on a treasure-hunting adventure. There’ll also be a treasure-filled science experiment full of surprises, plus plenty of pirate-themed fun along the way. Tickets £15. Find out more and book at thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk. Also 5th, 7th & 8th August.