Workington

An industrial heritage
Workington is an ancient market and industrial town at the mouth of the River Derwent. Some parts of the town north of the River Derwent date back to Roman times and the ruins of Workington Hall once gave shelter to Mary Queen of Scots on her flight from Scotland in 1568.

Steel-making
Iron and steel manufacture have always been part of Workington's heritage, and it was here that the famous Henry Bessemer first introduced his revolutionary steel making process. Locals used to say that the world was held together by the railway tracks made in their steelworks and exported throughout the world. In recent years, with the decline of the steel industry and coal mining, the town has diversified into other forms of industry.

There are numerous churches throughout the town, and the parish church of St. Michael's has stood on its present site since the 7th century, although the 12th century Norman church was replaced in 1770 by a larger building.

Workington is the area's premier shopping centre as well as having a thriving commercial port. There is a variety of pubs, restaurants and cafes to cater for traveler.

Places of interest

Helena Thompson Museum
Park End Road, Workington, CA14 4DE
Bequeathed to the people of Workington by Miss Helena Thompson, a local philanthropist, the museum houses displays of pottery, silver, glass, and furniture dating from Georgian times, as well as the social and industrial history of Workington and the surrounding area. There are also displays relating to the shipbuilding, pottery, brick-making, coal-mining, railway and steel industries.
Tel: 01900 326 255.
Website: www.allerdale.gov.uk

Workington Hall
Built around a pele tower dating from the 14th century, this was once one of the finest Manor houses in the region. This striking ruin once owned by the Curwen family, Lords of the Manor of Workington, gave shelter to Mary Queen of Scots on her last flight from Scotland before her imprisonment and execution. The Hall is also the stage for operas, pageants, plays, and is associated with the towns annual Medieval 'Curwen Fair'.
Website: www.allerdale.gov.uk

Serviced Accommodation

The Waverly Hotel
Gordon Street, Workington Cumbria CA14 2EN
T el: 01900 603 246
Website: www.waverley-hotel.com

Silverdale
17 Banklands, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3EL
Tel : 01900 618 87

Morven Guest House
Siddick, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1LE
Tel : 01900 602 118

Stonbeck Guest House
8 Stainburn Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4EA
Tel : 01900 603 611

Briscoe Close Guest House
Lamplugh, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4TZ
Tel : 01946 861 633

Clifton Hotel
2 Moor Road, Great Clifton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1YT
Tel : 01900 646 16

The Hunday Manor
Winscales, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4JF
Tel: 01900 617 98

Camping

Dockray Meadow Caravan Club Site
Lamplugh, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4SH
Tel: 01946 861 357

Inglenook Caravan Park
Lamplugh, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4SH
Tel : 01946 861 240

Bike Shops

Bike Bank
18-20 Market Place, Workington CA14 4AX
Tel: 01900 603 337