THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters.

Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882.

He owned much of Whitehaven and its coalfields, as well as assets around the country, but is said to have lived an extravagant lifestyle and spent the family fortune.

The Earl was a sportsman and an adventurer – creating modern boxing and donating the Lonsdale belt. He was a patron of the Automobile Association (hence its yellow livery) and set up an animal charity.

This new exhibition covers the extraordinary highs and lows of Hugh Lowther’s unusual life.

It includes lots to do for children and families – igloo-making workshops (the Earl visited Alaska and claimed to have reached the North Pole), circus skills, Wii boxing and dressing up – as well as all the museum’s normal galleries and hands-on exhibits.

‘The Yellow Earl – the Life of Hugh Lowther’ opens at 10am on Saturday, April 2.
To book, or find out more, visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk, or call 01946 592302.

THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters.

Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882.

He owned much of Whitehaven and its coalfields, as well as assets around the country, but is said to have lived an extravagant lifestyle and spent the family fortune.

The Earl was a sportsman and an adventurer – creating modern boxing and donating the Lonsdale belt. He was a patron of the Automobile Association (hence its yellow livery) and set up an animal charity.

This new exhibition covers the extraordinary highs and lows of Hugh Lowther’s unusual life.

It includes lots to do for children and families – igloo-making workshops (the Earl visited Alaska and claimed to have reached the North Pole), circus skills, Wii boxing and dressing up – as well as all the museum’s normal galleries and hands-on exhibits.

‘The Yellow Earl – the Life of Hugh Lowther’ opens at 10am on Saturday, April 2.
To book, or find out more, visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk, or call 01946 592302.

THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters.

Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882.

He owned much of Whitehaven and its coalfields, as well as assets around the country, but is said to have lived an extravagant lifestyle and spent the family fortune.

The Earl was a sportsman and an adventurer – creating modern boxing and donating the Lonsdale belt. He was a patron of the Automobile Association (hence its yellow livery) and set up an animal charity.

This new exhibition covers the extraordinary highs and lows of Hugh Lowther’s unusual life.

It includes lots to do for children and families – igloo-making workshops (the Earl visited Alaska and claimed to have reached the North Pole), circus skills, Wii boxing and dressing up – as well as all the museum’s normal galleries and hands-on exhibits.

‘The Yellow Earl – the Life of Hugh Lowther’ opens at 10am on Saturday, April 2.
To book, or find out more, visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk, or call 01946 592302.

THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters.

Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882.

He owned much of Whitehaven and its coalfields, as well as assets around the country, but is said to have lived an extravagant lifestyle and spent the family fortune.

The Earl was a sportsman and an adventurer – creating modern boxing and donating the Lonsdale belt. He was a patron of the Automobile Association (hence its yellow livery) and set up an animal charity.

This new exhibition covers the extraordinary highs and lows of Hugh Lowther’s unusual life.

It includes lots to do for children and families – igloo-making workshops (the Earl visited Alaska and claimed to have reached the North Pole), circus skills, Wii boxing and dressing up – as well as all the museum’s normal galleries and hands-on exhibits.

‘The Yellow Earl – the Life of Hugh Lowther’ opens at 10am on Saturday, April 2.
To book, or find out more, visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk, or call 01946 592302.

THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters.

Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882.

He owned much of Whitehaven and its coalfields, as well as assets around the country, but is said to have lived an extravagant lifestyle and spent the family fortune.

The Earl was a sportsman and an adventurer – creating modern boxing and donating the Lonsdale belt. He was a patron of the Automobile Association (hence its yellow livery) and set up an animal charity.

This new exhibition covers the extraordinary highs and lows of Hugh Lowther’s unusual life.

It includes lots to do for children and families – igloo-making workshops (the Earl visited Alaska and claimed to have reached the North Pole), circus skills, Wii boxing and dressing up – as well as all the museum’s normal galleries and hands-on exhibits.

‘The Yellow Earl – the Life of Hugh Lowther’ opens at 10am on Saturday, April 2.
To book, or find out more, visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk, or call 01946 592302.

THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters.

Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882.

He owned much of Whitehaven and its coalfields, as well as assets around the country, but is said to have lived an extravagant lifestyle and spent the family fortune.

The Earl was a sportsman and an adventurer – creating modern boxing and donating the Lonsdale belt. He was a patron of the Automobile Association (hence its yellow livery) and set up an animal charity.

This new exhibition covers the extraordinary highs and lows of Hugh Lowther’s unusual life.

It includes lots to do for children and families – igloo-making workshops (the Earl visited Alaska and claimed to have reached the North Pole), circus skills, Wii boxing and dressing up – as well as all the museum’s normal galleries and hands-on exhibits.

‘The Yellow Earl – the Life of Hugh Lowther’ opens at 10am on Saturday, April 2.
To book, or find out more, visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk, or call 01946 592302.

THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters.

Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882.

He owned much of Whitehaven and its coalfields, as well as assets around the country, but is said to have lived an extravagant lifestyle and spent the family fortune.

The Earl was a sportsman and an adventurer – creating modern boxing and donating the Lonsdale belt. He was a patron of the Automobile Association (hence its yellow livery) and set up an animal charity.

This new exhibition covers the extraordinary highs and lows of Hugh Lowther’s unusual life.

It includes lots to do for children and families – igloo-making workshops (the Earl visited Alaska and claimed to have reached the North Pole), circus skills, Wii boxing and dressing up – as well as all the museum’s normal galleries and hands-on exhibits.

‘The Yellow Earl – the Life of Hugh Lowther’ opens at 10am on Saturday, April 2.
To book, or find out more, visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk, or call 01946 592302.

THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters.

Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882.

He owned much of Whitehaven and its coalfields, as well as assets around the country, but is said to have lived an extravagant lifestyle and spent the family fortune.

The Earl was a sportsman and an adventurer – creating modern boxing and donating the Lonsdale belt. He was a patron of the Automobile Association (hence its yellow livery) and set up an animal charity.

This new exhibition covers the extraordinary highs and lows of Hugh Lowther’s unusual life.

It includes lots to do for children and families – igloo-making workshops (the Earl visited Alaska and claimed to have reached the North Pole), circus skills, Wii boxing and dressing up – as well as all the museum’s normal galleries and hands-on exhibits.

‘The Yellow Earl – the Life of Hugh Lowther’ opens at 10am on Saturday, April 2.
To book, or find out more, visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk, or call 01946 592302.

THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters.

Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882.

He owned much of Whitehaven and its coalfields, as well as assets around the country, but is said to have lived an extravagant lifestyle and spent the family fortune.

The Earl was a sportsman and an adventurer – creating modern boxing and donating the Lonsdale belt. He was a patron of the Automobile Association (hence its yellow livery) and set up an animal charity.

This new exhibition covers the extraordinary highs and lows of Hugh Lowther’s unusual life.

It includes lots to do for children and families – igloo-making workshops (the Earl visited Alaska and claimed to have reached the North Pole), circus skills, Wii boxing and dressing up – as well as all the museum’s normal galleries and hands-on exhibits.

‘The Yellow Earl – the Life of Hugh Lowther’ opens at 10am on Saturday, April 2.
To book, or find out more, visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk, or call 01946 592302.

THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters.

Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882.

He owned much of Whitehaven and its coalfields, as well as assets around the country, but is said to have lived an extravagant lifestyle and spent the family fortune.

The Earl was a sportsman and an adventurer – creating modern boxing and donating the Lonsdale belt. He was a patron of the Automobile Association (hence its yellow livery) and set up an animal charity.

This new exhibition covers the extraordinary highs and lows of Hugh Lowther’s unusual life.

It includes lots to do for children and families – igloo-making workshops (the Earl visited Alaska and claimed to have reached the North Pole), circus skills, Wii boxing and dressing up – as well as all the museum’s normal galleries and hands-on exhibits.

‘The Yellow Earl – the Life of Hugh Lowther’ opens at 10am on Saturday, April 2.
To book, or find out more, visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk, or call 01946 592302.

Minions 2: The Rise of Gru (U)

The untold story of one 12-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain.

In the 1970s, young Gru tries to join a group of supervillains called the Vicious 6 after they oust their leader — the legendary fighter Wild Knuckles.

When the interview turns disastrous, Gru and his Minions go on the run with the Vicious 6 hot on their tails. Luckily, he finds an unlikely source for guidance — Wild Knuckles himself — and soon discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.

Starring Steve Carell, Michelle Yeoh, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, and Alan Arkin

Minions 2: The Rise of Gru (U)

The untold story of one 12-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain.

In the 1970s, young Gru tries to join a group of supervillains called the Vicious 6 after they oust their leader — the legendary fighter Wild Knuckles.

When the interview turns disastrous, Gru and his Minions go on the run with the Vicious 6 hot on their tails. Luckily, he finds an unlikely source for guidance — Wild Knuckles himself — and soon discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.

Starring Steve Carell, Michelle Yeoh, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, and Alan Arkin

THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters.

Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882.

He owned much of Whitehaven and its coalfields, as well as assets around the country, but is said to have lived an extravagant lifestyle and spent the family fortune.

The Earl was a sportsman and an adventurer – creating modern boxing and donating the Lonsdale belt. He was a patron of the Automobile Association (hence its yellow livery) and set up an animal charity.

This new exhibition covers the extraordinary highs and lows of Hugh Lowther’s unusual life.

It includes lots to do for children and families – igloo-making workshops (the Earl visited Alaska and claimed to have reached the North Pole), circus skills, Wii boxing and dressing up – as well as all the museum’s normal galleries and hands-on exhibits.

‘The Yellow Earl – the Life of Hugh Lowther’ opens at 10am on Saturday, April 2.
To book, or find out more, visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk, or call 01946 592302.

THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters.

Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882.

He owned much of Whitehaven and its coalfields, as well as assets around the country, but is said to have lived an extravagant lifestyle and spent the family fortune.

The Earl was a sportsman and an adventurer – creating modern boxing and donating the Lonsdale belt. He was a patron of the Automobile Association (hence its yellow livery) and set up an animal charity.

This new exhibition covers the extraordinary highs and lows of Hugh Lowther’s unusual life.

It includes lots to do for children and families – igloo-making workshops (the Earl visited Alaska and claimed to have reached the North Pole), circus skills, Wii boxing and dressing up – as well as all the museum’s normal galleries and hands-on exhibits.

‘The Yellow Earl – the Life of Hugh Lowther’ opens at 10am on Saturday, April 2.
To book, or find out more, visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk, or call 01946 592302.

THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters.

Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882.

He owned much of Whitehaven and its coalfields, as well as assets around the country, but is said to have lived an extravagant lifestyle and spent the family fortune.

The Earl was a sportsman and an adventurer – creating modern boxing and donating the Lonsdale belt. He was a patron of the Automobile Association (hence its yellow livery) and set up an animal charity.

This new exhibition covers the extraordinary highs and lows of Hugh Lowther’s unusual life.

It includes lots to do for children and families – igloo-making workshops (the Earl visited Alaska and claimed to have reached the North Pole), circus skills, Wii boxing and dressing up – as well as all the museum’s normal galleries and hands-on exhibits.

‘The Yellow Earl – the Life of Hugh Lowther’ opens at 10am on Saturday, April 2.
To book, or find out more, visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk, or call 01946 592302.

Get Wednesdays off to a great start with a fun, friendly, fitness kick in the forest! Enjoy a fun-filled, varied fitness session in the beautiful surroundings of Whinlatter Forest. We will make use of the spaces, terrain and features of the forest to strengthen your mental and physical health.

Each week will be different – with a range of exercises, individual and group challenges, and activities. All abilities welcome, and we offer lots of adaptations to make sure you can work hard at your level.We will be moving around outdoors in the forest, so bring waterproofs, or suncream, or whatever the weather dictates.

Each session lasts approx 50 minutes.

Well behaved dogs on leads, buggies, walking poles etc all welcome. Enjoy a well deserved post exercise brew in the cafe.

Booking essential
£5 per person

THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters.

Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882.

He owned much of Whitehaven and its coalfields, as well as assets around the country, but is said to have lived an extravagant lifestyle and spent the family fortune.

The Earl was a sportsman and an adventurer – creating modern boxing and donating the Lonsdale belt. He was a patron of the Automobile Association (hence its yellow livery) and set up an animal charity.

This new exhibition covers the extraordinary highs and lows of Hugh Lowther’s unusual life.

It includes lots to do for children and families – igloo-making workshops (the Earl visited Alaska and claimed to have reached the North Pole), circus skills, Wii boxing and dressing up – as well as all the museum’s normal galleries and hands-on exhibits.

‘The Yellow Earl – the Life of Hugh Lowther’ opens at 10am on Saturday, April 2.
To book, or find out more, visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk, or call 01946 592302.

THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters.

Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882.

He owned much of Whitehaven and its coalfields, as well as assets around the country, but is said to have lived an extravagant lifestyle and spent the family fortune.

The Earl was a sportsman and an adventurer – creating modern boxing and donating the Lonsdale belt. He was a patron of the Automobile Association (hence its yellow livery) and set up an animal charity.

This new exhibition covers the extraordinary highs and lows of Hugh Lowther’s unusual life.

It includes lots to do for children and families – igloo-making workshops (the Earl visited Alaska and claimed to have reached the North Pole), circus skills, Wii boxing and dressing up – as well as all the museum’s normal galleries and hands-on exhibits.

‘The Yellow Earl – the Life of Hugh Lowther’ opens at 10am on Saturday, April 2.
To book, or find out more, visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk, or call 01946 592302.

Krankenhaus is a mega-magical micro-festival, taking place on the August Bank Holiday 2022, at Muncaster Castle, where rock music meets the highest rocks in England – towering sounds by the peak of Scafell Pike – on the beautiful western edge of the English Lake District. Gruff Rhys, Low, This Is This Kit, Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Richard Dawson and Poet Laureate Simon Armitage are all scheduled to appear – alongside two full sets from local legends and founders of the festival Sea Power.

THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters.

Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882.

He owned much of Whitehaven and its coalfields, as well as assets around the country, but is said to have lived an extravagant lifestyle and spent the family fortune.

The Earl was a sportsman and an adventurer – creating modern boxing and donating the Lonsdale belt. He was a patron of the Automobile Association (hence its yellow livery) and set up an animal charity.

This new exhibition covers the extraordinary highs and lows of Hugh Lowther’s unusual life.

It includes lots to do for children and families – igloo-making workshops (the Earl visited Alaska and claimed to have reached the North Pole), circus skills, Wii boxing and dressing up – as well as all the museum’s normal galleries and hands-on exhibits.

‘The Yellow Earl – the Life of Hugh Lowther’ opens at 10am on Saturday, April 2.
To book, or find out more, visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk, or call 01946 592302.

THE BEACON Museum’s next exhibition spotlights one of history’s most colourful characters.

Hugh Lowther – known as The Yellow Earl because of his fondness for the colour – became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale in 1882.

He owned much of Whitehaven and its coalfields, as well as assets around the country, but is said to have lived an extravagant lifestyle and spent the family fortune.

The Earl was a sportsman and an adventurer – creating modern boxing and donating the Lonsdale belt. He was a patron of the Automobile Association (hence its yellow livery) and set up an animal charity.

This new exhibition covers the extraordinary highs and lows of Hugh Lowther’s unusual life.

It includes lots to do for children and families – igloo-making workshops (the Earl visited Alaska and claimed to have reached the North Pole), circus skills, Wii boxing and dressing up – as well as all the museum’s normal galleries and hands-on exhibits.

‘The Yellow Earl – the Life of Hugh Lowther’ opens at 10am on Saturday, April 2.
To book, or find out more, visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk, or call 01946 592302.

Get Wednesdays off to a great start with a fun, friendly, fitness kick in the forest! Enjoy a fun-filled, varied fitness session in the beautiful surroundings of Whinlatter Forest. We will make use of the spaces, terrain and features of the forest to strengthen your mental and physical health.

Each week will be different – with a range of exercises, individual and group challenges, and activities. All abilities welcome, and we offer lots of adaptations to make sure you can work hard at your level.We will be moving around outdoors in the forest, so bring waterproofs, or suncream, or whatever the weather dictates.

Each session lasts approx 50 minutes.

Well behaved dogs on leads, buggies, walking poles etc all welcome. Enjoy a well deserved post exercise brew in the cafe.

Booking essential
£5 per person