| Situated within the former site of Haig Pit, on the cliffs above Whitehaven with magnificent views of the Scottish Hills & the Isle of Man. View one of the two remaining Beaver Dorling & Co. Ltd. Winding Engines, one of which is restored to full working order & is operated daily. See one of the two remaining headgears in Cumbria. The museum has something for all ages!! Suitable for educational, group / corporate visits. Outreach talks, oral history project, guided outdoor mining walks, all available by booking. Haig Pit Restoration Group is an entirely independent voluntary organisation set up after buying the Haig Pit for £1 in 1993 & is working to restore the buildings & engines to their former glory & to provide an educational & informative attraction based on local mining history. For further details, click on to the web link above. ** FREE ENTRY ** |
