Whitehaven
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Town in Cumbria, England
Whitehaven is a town and civil parish in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. It is a port on the north-west coast, and lies 4 miles (6 km) outside the Lake District National Park. It is 35 miles (56 km) south-west of Carlisle. The parish also includes the small village of Sandwith. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 24,040 and the Whitehaven built up area had a population of 22,945.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 24,040
- Coordinates
- 54.549, -3.584
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Whitehaven
Whitehaven — a small town in England, United Kingdom — is worth a place on your map. About 24,040 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Whitehaven is strongest on water sports and sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Whitehaven
Water Sports in Whitehaven
(2)Under water sports, Whitehaven is tagged with Rafting and Sailboats. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Whitehaven.
Sports in Whitehaven
(1)Sports lovers get Biking. All of it is drawn from Whitehaven's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Whitehaven
June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
Getting there & around
Whitehaven is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in England and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Whitehaven that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Whitehaven known for?
- Whitehaven, in England, United Kingdom, is best known for water sports and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 24,040 residents.
- What can you do in Whitehaven?
- Recorded activities in Whitehaven include Rafting, Sailboats and Biking. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Whitehaven?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
- Where is Whitehaven located?
- Whitehaven is located in England, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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