The Workington Christmas Light Switch on and Christmas Market returns for 2026 with a fun packed, festive day of market stalls, live music, food & drink and of course, the big switch on! Extend your festive delight by heading over to Hall Park for the first day of Workington Lightworks from 5pm-7pm.
| Season (28 Nov 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 11:00 | - 17:00 |
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From the A595, take the junction onto the A66 heading west toward Workington.
Continue on the A66 toward Workington
Follow the A66 westbound for roughly 15 miles as you approach the Workington town boundary.
Navigate Bridgefields Roundabout
At the Bridgefields Roundabout, take the exit following signs for Workington Town Centre / A597 (Stainburn Road).
Proceed onto Stainburn Road / Ramsay Brow
Continue along the A597 (Stainburn Road) as it transitions into Ramsay Brow heading toward the town centre.
Turn onto Park End Road / Carlton Road
Turn left onto Park End Road or Carlton Road to reach the main access gates and parking areas for Hall Park
Key Bus Links & Nearby Stops
Washington Street & Ramsay Brow Stops:
Located along the A597 just west of the park entrance, providing direct access to the park grounds.
Main Routes:
30 / 300: Links Whitehaven, Maryport, and Carlisle.
X4 / X5: Connects Keswick and Cockermouth directly to central Workington.
50 / 51 / 52: Local circular routes serving surrounding neighborhoods, including Moorclose and Seaton.
Railway Station:
Situated roughly 0.6 miles southwest of Hall Park.
Services: Daily Northern Rail services along the Cumbrian Coast Line connecting Carlisle, Whitehaven, and Barrow-in-Furness.
Onward Travel: From the station, take a 12- to 15-minute walk up Station Road and Ramsay Brow, or board a connecting town-centre bus service from outside the station building.
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