Why go
- Coastal town in Cumbria, England.
- Served by Andreas Airfield.
History
Workington is a coastal port town and civil parish in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. The town is at the mouth of the River Derwent on the west coast, 32 miles (51 km) south-west of Carlisle and 8 miles (13 km) north-east of Whitehaven. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 25,448 and the built up area had a population of 21,275.
Where to stay
High Seaton, Workington CA14 1PD, United Kingdom · armidalecottages.co.uk
74 Harrington Rd, Workington CA14 2UE, United Kingdom · hotelscompany.net
31 Brow Top, Workington CA14 2DP, United Kingdom · osborne-house.com.es
4bw, 22 Portland Square, Workington CA14 4BW, United Kingdom · dowerhouse-workington.co.uk
23 Carlton Rd, Workington CA14 4BX, United Kingdom · thehallparkhotel.co.uk
JFCW+7F, Workington CA14 4JG, United Kingdom · hoseasons.co.uk
Station Rd, Keswick CA12 4NQ, United Kingdom · thekeswickhotel.co.uk
Workington CA14 4JF, United Kingdom · hundaymanorhotel.co.uk
Melbreak Hotel, Winscales Road, Great Clifton, Workington CA14 1XS, United Kingdom · melbreakhotel.co.uk
Moor Rd, Great Clifton, Workington CA14 1TS, United Kingdom · oldginnhouse.co.uk
William St, Workington CA14 2FB, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
Gordon St, Workington CA14 2EN, United Kingdom · waverley-hotel.com
12 Rowe Terrace, Workington CA14 3SS, United Kingdom · rowegardens.co.uk
Washington St, Workington CA14 3AY, United Kingdom · washingtoncentralhotel.co.uk
Portland Square, Workington CA14 4BJ, United Kingdom · greendragonhotel.co.uk
35 Napier St, Workington CA14 2PU, United Kingdom · hotelscompany.net
123 John St, Workington CA14 3DD, United Kingdom · johnsttownhouse.co.uk
Dean St, Workington CA14 2XA, United Kingdom
Stainburn Rd, Stainburn, Workington CA14 1ST, United Kingdom
Indoor
53 Washington St, Workington CA14 3AX, United Kingdom
Fernleigh House, 15 High St, 15 High Seaton, Seaton, Workington CA14 1PE, United Kingdom
Indoor
63 Derwent St, Workington CA14 2DW, United Kingdom
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · storelocator.asda.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · dominos.co.uk
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 19 Murray Road, Workington, CA14 2AD · greggs.co.uk
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 39 Jane Street, workington, CA14 3BS · bengalspice.biz
Italian, Pizza, Burger, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant · Derwent Drive, Workington, CA14 3YW · caspianflamegrill.co.uk
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Finkle Street, Workington
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · 78 Main Street, Distington, CA14 5UJ
Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant · 21 Washington Street, Workington, CA14 3AW
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · 1 Wilson Street, Workington, CA14 4AZ
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · Jane Street, Workington
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Fast Food · fast food · 16 Falcon Place, Workington, CA14 2EX · thedowntowndeli.co.uk
Cafe · cafe · Pow Street, Workington
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · starbucks.com
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · locations.burgerking.co.uk
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · Wedgwood Road, Flimby, CA15 8QU
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1-3 Murray Road, Workington, CA14 2AD · restaurants.subway.com
Indian, Fast Food · Features: delivery · Nook Street, Workington
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Oxford Street, Workington
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · Oxford Street, Workington
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 15 Church Road, Broughton Moor, CA15 7SS
Cafe · cafe · Vulcans Lane, Workington, CA14 2ND
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1 Steelmen Walk, Workington, CA14 3DX
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · Jane Street, Workington
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food · 113 Scholars Green, Distington, CA14 5UJ
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food · Milburn Street, Workington
Fish And Chips, Cafe · Fish And Chips cafe · Lismore Place, Workington
Restaurant · restaurant · Pow Street, Workington
Fast Food · Features: delivery · Oxford Street, Workington
Cafe · cafe
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 9 Ivison Lane, Workington, CA14 3DY
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food · Oxford Street, Workington
Fast Food · fast food · Falcon Place, Workington
Cafe · cafe · Finkle Street, Workington
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food · Moss Bay Road, Workington
Fast Food · fast food · Fisher Street, Workington
Cafe · cafe · Pow Street, Workington
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · Finkle Street, Workington
Fast Food · fast food · Pinfold Street, Workington
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food
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Airports
Andreas Airfield 40 mi to the centre
Andreas, U, IM
Andreas-Ballavoddan House Airstrip 41 mi to the centre
Andreas, U, IM
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Andreas Airfield; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Workington, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach