There are many sporting and leisure facilities and services
in Whitehaven.
For those who want a rigorous work out to those just want to relax. Whitehaven Sports Centre, Copeland Pool, Copeland Bowls Centre - [this is located in the nearby town of Cleator Moor, and is run by the Council who include this facility as an option with ticket sales to their other facilities] are community facilities run by the Council and offer a range of choice of activities throughout the day and evenings, for all levels of skill.
The Whitehaven Golf Course, a recently created 18-hole course,
has magnificent views of the Lake District and the Solway - this
more than compensates if the playing doesn't go too well! There
is a club house with excellent restaurant, professional shop and
visitors are welcome.
Castle Park, a public area of woodland and maintained open space has a kids play area, and St. Nicholas and Trinity Garden's offer restful areas in which to relax and enjoy the award-winning landscaped fauna and flora.
Tourism and Heritage walks, helping you to explore the rich heritage of the town are available from The Beacon Heritage Centre & Museum on the Harbourside and the TIC in the Market Place.
Whitehaven has professional a Rugby league club [ view website ], Bowling Green, Tennis Club, together with many top class amateur Rugby League and Union clubs and Football clubs for all ages.
A bonus, not afforded to many areas, is Whitehaven's close proximity to the Lake District National Park. The 'quieter' areas of this magnificent area lie within a few miles of the town. The Ennerdale Valley is virtually on the town's doorstep.
The surrounding natural environment provides a wealth of opportunity for activity for all ages. The superb mountains and valleys are complimented by the equally admirable coastal region. Beaches, cliffs, panoramic views of Scotland and The Isle of Man, RSPB Reserve, Coast to Coast walk, C2C Cycleway starting point, heritage features and the regenerated and landscaped harbour area are all readily available to enjoy.
Leisure club activities are offered at Gyms and Health Clubs in the town, and The Senhouse Centre offers a wide variety of complementary therapies, including massage, reflexology, yoga classes and baby massage classes.
Whitehaven Sports Centre, Flatt Walks - 01946 695666- Copeland Pool, Cleator Moor Road - 01946 695021
- Whitehaven Golf Course, Red Lonning - 01946 591177
- The Beacon, Harbourside - 01946 592302
- Tourist Information Centre - 01946 852939
- Whitehaven Rugby League, Coach Road - 01946 692915
- The Senhouse Centre, Senhouse Street - 01946 590122
- The Leisure Club, Howgill Street - 01946 599100
- Bodyline Fitness Centre, Preston Street - 01946 61695
- Classic World of Fitness, 39 James Street - 01946 691236
- Powerhouse Gym, Sneakyeat Road Ind Estate - 01946 690055
- Whitehaven Bowling Club, Coach Road - 01946 599450
More information about the many local clubs and activities contact Sports Development at Copeland Borough Council, they have details of all the sport and leisure options available, not only in Whitehaven, but also the West Cumbria area:
Tel: 01946 852585