Get your putters ready!

A nine-hole mini-golf course is opening at Whitehaven's Beacon Museum.

Mini-Golf Cumberland, launching this Saturday, October 21, will be a welcome addition to the family-friendly experience the museum provides.

Each hole of the mini-golf course, built in the Harbour Gallery, is based on a different Cumberland landmark.

Historic sites like Carlisle Castle, Whitehaven harbour, and Hadrian's Wall are all represented.

Each hole will also facilitate historical discovery, with information about the history of the site and what it is used for today.

Local carpenter Alan Hawkins had the task of crafting the holes for this special exhibition.

Visitors to Mini-Golf Cumberland can participate at no additional cost, as it's included in the admission fee to the museum.

However, golfers will need to book their tee-off times via the website.

Councillor Anne Quilter, Cumberland Council’s Executive Member for Vibrant and Healthy Places, said: "The new Mini-Golf Cumberland exhibition is a great way for children and adults of all ages to find out about the history of key landmarks within the Cumberland area in a fun and interactive way.

"Alongside the Cumberland Sports exhibition, it makes The Beacon Museum a must-see venue over autumn.

"Make a visit and find out more about our rich heritage in a family friendly setting."

The Beacon Museum's Cumberland Sports exhibition offers an engaging look into the region’s sporting clubs, covering everything from Cumberland wrestling to traditional hound trailing.

This sports exhibit is open until January 7.

During school holidays, the museum is open daily from 10am to 4.30pm and during term time, it's open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am-1.40pm, and on Sundays from 11am-4pm.

Last admission is 45 minutes prior to closing.

Every first Sunday of the month, the museum hosts a 'quiet hour' for the first hour of opening.

Mini-Golf Cumberland will be in play starting October 21, finishing in April 2024.