Workington in Cumberland, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Workington Hall Parklands
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 11, 2025
1. Workington Hall Parklands Marker
History
Curwen Park and the surrounding parklands were home to the Curwen family until 1929 and were given to Workington in the late 1940s.
The park is rich in history - Mary Queen of Scots is believed to have stayed with the Curwens in Workington Hall on her last night of freedom in 1568 and the parklands were laid out in the 1780s by the renowned landscaper Thomas White under the direction of John Christian Curwen. The hall was also rebuilt in the 1780s by architect John Carr.
Today the park contains pleasant woodland and riverside, walks, a cycle path and a skate park next to the car park for you to enjoy.
The park is also home to lots of wildlife including red squirrels, woodpeckers and tawny owls.
Please enjoy your visit.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 54° 38.663′ N, 3° 32.508′ W. Marker is in Workington, England, in Cumberland. It is on Ramsay Brow. The marker is on Ladies’ Walk as one enters the park, just off of Ramsay Brow. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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Regionally, this marker is in North West England. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Workington Hall (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Workington Station (approx. one kilometer away); James Alexander Smith (approx. one kilometer away); The Rails Which Circled the World (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); The Helena Thompson Museum (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); A History of Workington Station (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Remembering World War II (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Remembering World War I (approx. 1.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Workington.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 6 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 22, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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