visit workington...
Workington is a costal town with it's roots in coal and ironworks. The old town was built around market place and Portland Square.
Today, the bustling town has a modern high street with shops such as Debenhams, M&S, HMV, Laura Ashley and many independent traders.
Workington is an ideal base from which to explore the Western Lakes with a number of hotels and lovely b&bs. It is also a starting point for the Coast to Coast (C2C) route.
During your stay visit the Helena Thompson Museum, take a walk to Curwen Hall and catch a performance at the theatre.
explore Workington
History & heritage
Workington is thought to have derived its name from ‘Weork' - an Anglian chieftain.
Art & culture
In recent years, several eye-catching artworks have been commissioned to provide interactive focal points for the town centre.
Natural environment
The range of habitats from willow carr to herb-rich meadows and woodlands supports a diverse flora and fauna.
workington quirky facts...
Mary Queen of Scots
Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587) stayed at Workington Hall for one night in 1568 after fleeing from Scotland by boat. From here she wrote to her cousin, Elizabeth I, expressing fears for her safety. Three days later she was imprisoned in Carlisle Castle and later executed as a threat to the Tudor monarchy. After her stay at Workington Hall, Mary Queen of Scots gave her host, Sir Henry Curwen, a drinking cup made of agate, which became known as the ‘Luck of Workington'.
Bessemer converter
Henry Bessemer (1813-1898) developed his revolutionary steel making process - the Bessemer converter - in Workington in 1862. The sleepers and rails made at Moss Bay ironworks are used on railways all over the world.
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