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Whitehaven
The maritime port of Whitehaven was once the third largest in the UK with trade links all over the world. The wealth of Georgian architecture led to Whitehaven being listed as a ‘gem town' and voted one of the top 10 seaside resorts in the UK.

Cockermouth
The very pretty Georgian town of Cockermouth is the gateway to the largely undiscovered Western Lake District. It’s a lovely place to stay and the added bonus is you can be on a lakeshore, at the beach or up a fell within 20 minutes’ drive – if you can tear yourself away from its wealth of attractions.



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’.
Jane Pit, Workington
The remains of this 19th century coal mine sunk by Henry Curwen in 1843 are the best surviving examples of castellated colliery architecture. The monument retains a gin circle and steam engine house, demonstrating the evolution from horse-powered to steam powered winding. Jane Pit operated until the mid-1870s.
Uppies and Downies
Workington is home to a game known as ‘Uppies and Downies’, a historical version of football traditionally played by sailors and colliers. The goals are about a mile apart, one being a capstan at the harbour and the other the park wall of Workington Hall. There are no rules, except those of cunning, skill and brute force. The 'Uppies' attempt to ‘hale’ the ball over the park wall; the 'Downies' over the capstan, with the winners emerging from the best of three games.
