Copeland’s history dates back thousands of years, long before the Romans or Vikings landed. Find out about the stone circles, local place names, forts, abbeys and castles. Look out for the early industries like salt making, farming and fishing. Discover how the merchant ships returned to port laden with exotic goods from around the world. Experience ship building and then join the crew aboard the Maria Lowther ship. Survive shipwrecks with the Rocket Brigade. Relive the decline and the complete revival of Whitehaven Harbour.

Look out for:

• Roman armour you can touch
• Unearth Roman artifacts
• The Trading Triangle touchscreen
• Warehouse sights, sounds and smells
• Interactive ship – jump aboard!
• Whitehaven Harbour puzzle