About The Rum Story
Discover the fascinating history of Caribbean rum and its connection to Britain at this interactive museum experience, complete with onsite restaurant. Wheelchair accessible venue with full facilities including baby changing and parking available.
What's nearby
- Subway next door
- Whittington Cat next door
- Millets Whitehaven next door
- Georgian House Hotel next door
- Whitehaven Post Office next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
I have visited The Rum Story totally random and I loved it. Overall a well displayed and described history of the port and else. I love to read and hear about the raw truth as it happened, so for me it was eye opening. ;) Worth the money! Staff is very kind and helpful, they have many delicious items in their store as well. Also, not sure what was that smell in “the jungle” but i liked that too. 😄 Thank you very much!
· via Google
Wonderful museum covering many aspects of the rum trade and the Jefferson family. Nice cafe on site and a well stocked shop for rum to take home 🍹
· via Google
Fascinating and thought provoking museum which needs more promotion. All about the Jefferson family, rum and the slave trade. Not a huge museum but packed with interesting artifacts and information. Fully accessible to the three floors for wheelchair users. Small gift shop and a cafe attached for light meals and drinks. Rum and drink shop for adults.
· via Google
The Lady in the front shop was very lovely and helpful. The self walk round tour was quite informative of the past slave trade connections, takes around 45mins. A £5 discount off a large bottle if you’re interested afterwards.
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers a fascinating and informative history of rum production, including its social ramifications and the slave trade, with engaging displays and videos. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, along with a well-stocked shop offering a great selection of rum and local products. Guests mention the reasonable admission price, with discounts available on rum bottles.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 27 Lowther Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7DN Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (348 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Whitehaven