Workington Lightworks is designed as a flagship community celebration, bringing together residents, visitors and local businesses for a unique evening spectacle featuring illuminated artwork, projection, dance and music across the historic grounds of Workington Hall Park. There will be a lantern parade at 5pm on Sunday 29th November starting at the entrance off Stainburn Road.
The Lightworks event on Saturday will immediately follow the Christmas Lights Switch on and market at Udale Street carpark.
| Season (28 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 17:00 | - 19:00 |
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 2.5 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 right onto Horse Close Car Park opposite Park End Road
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.
Workington 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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