THE Beacon Museum will be reopening on December 3, with a magical adventure to offer for the festive period.

The Whitehaven attraction reopens on Thursday and bookings are now being taken for the popular Santa Trails that begin on December 5.

Families can navigate the museum’s floors in search of clues and festive fun, and there will also be a chance to meet and receive a gift from Santa himself, as well as having the chance to write a Christmas wishlist.The trails are included within museum entry, although bookings are essential.

All activities meet Covid safety requirements, and guests' temperatures and Track and Trace details will be taken on entry.

Trails are available from 10am to 4pm on December 5, 6, 12, 13 and every day from December 19 to 23. Additional after-school trails from 3pm to 6pm are available on December 10, 11, 17 and 18. Visitors will receive a time slot for their Santa visit on entry.

Admission is £7 for adults, £5.50 for concessions, £3.50 for children (children aged three and under are free) with a family-of-four pass for £17.50. Annual passes can be used for this activity.

For more information or to book, telephone 01946 592302 or visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk.