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The Beacon Portal

Conference centre · Whitehaven

Spaces and services at The Beacon Portal

The Beacon Portal is a meeting space for business, community and educational use, set on Whitehaven's harbour on the site of the historic Mount Pleasant. The building has two rooms, each seating up to 30 people in different formats, plus a ground floor veranda with retractable bi-fold doors. Facilities include high speed WIFI, a visual display, in-house catering, a projector and screen, and a dedicated meeting coordinator. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible.

On offer
Meeting rooms, a conference hall and catering.
Holds
Up to 30 people per room in theatre style; U-shape 16, boardroom 20, classroom 18

Its page about hiring rooms

Its website: thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk

From its own website, read on 26 Oct 2026. Check prices and when it is free with The Beacon Portal itself.

Where to find The Beacon Portal

Address: Whitehaven

Area: Whitehaven, Cumberland, Cumbria

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Other places to work and meet in Whitehaven

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Event venues to hire (2)

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  • The Rum Story

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