Workington Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town, civil parish and port in Cumbria, United Kingdom
About Workington
The history of Workington dates back to Roman times, when it was the site of defence structures protecting the coast against attacks from Irish and Scottish tribes, of which theCaledoniiwere the most infamous and powerful. A fort was constructed, later known as the Burrows Walls, on the north bank of the River Derwent mouth near Siddick Pond and Northside. Another watchtower or fort would have been on How Michael to the south side of the river near Chapel Bank. The fortifications proved to be ineffective, and by the year 122 the Romans had started construction of Hadrian's Wall from Bowness to Wallsend on the North Sea. Remains of a Roman fort have been discovered around the church of Moresby to the south, and more fortifications to the north are further evidence that the coastal wall once
Top Attractions in Workington
Explore the best things to see and do in Workington:
- ★Billy Bumley's Hut
- ★Cross House
- ★Helena Thompson Museum
- ★Jane Pit engine house
- ★Joseph Pirt And Co Engineering Works
- ★Opera House
- ★Peat Memorial Obelisk
- ★Schoose Mill
Where to Stay in Workington
- 🏨The Cumberland Hotel
- 🏨The Sleepwell Inn
- 🏨Washington Central Hotel
- 🏨Waverley Hotel
Workington Travel Guide Sections
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