Workington Hall
Where is it?
Curwen Park, Workington, Cumbria.
Grid Ref 89:NY007287.
Workington Hall is in the grounds of Curwen Park. The Park is in
the outskirts of Workington, just to the right of the A66 as you
enter the Town from the east.
You can view a
location map.
Links to local transport
and roads information are also available.
When is it Open?
Workington Hall is currently closed to the public, the grounds
of the Hall and surrounding Park are available for the public to
visit.
Workington Hall
Workington Hall is the most important secular historic
building in Workington. It was built around a pele tower dating
from the 14th century and has a fascinating history. The Hall was
the hereditary seat of the Curwen family, the lords of the manor in
Workington, right up until 1929. In 1568 the Hall was the final
refuge for Mary Queen of Scots before her imprisonment and eventual
execution. During the Second World War the hall was billeted and
suffered a fire. Since then it has become a classified ruin. You
can also view a full plan of
Workington Hall.