Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners

North Pier temporarily designated for fish landings during routine maintenance of Whitehaven Sea Lock

Whitehaven's sea lock will be closed for two days in March 2026 to allow routine maintenance to be carried out

We're seeking a new Community Activity Co-ordinator to help us make waves at 'The Edge'

Local Notice to Mariners: Reduced navigable depth in harbour entrance channel

The Edge opens to the public and begins a new chapter for Whitehaven Harbour

We're all set for the fourth annual Harbour Fest on the harbourside - now all we need is the weather to play its part!

Meet the community champion on a mission to make sure The Edge becomes the buzzing harbourside hub it was designed to be.

Two new part-time vacancies are available to join Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners and The Rum Story.

We’ve got the keys to The Edge! After years of visioning, planning, and watching it take shape, we’ve officially taken ownership from the main contractor Thomas Armstrong.

Local Notice to Mariners: Whitehaven Harbour's Sea Lock has reopened to waterborne traffic following closure for routine annual maintenance

Local Notice to Mariners: The temporary closure of Whitehaven Sea Lock has had to be extended as part of the annual maintenance programme

Seeking a Community Activity Co-ordinator for our new facility The Edge, Cumbria's coastal activities centre which will open this summer in Whitehaven