Museums · North West England
Helena Thompson Museum
In or near Great Clifton.
Helena Thompson Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Workington · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Helena Thompson Museum is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Helena Thompson Museum is a community venue and museum located in Workington, showcasing the area's history, industry, and culture through various displays and interactive exhibits. It also serves as a popular location for events such as weddings, exhibitions, and children's activities.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Helena Thompson Museum is located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode CA14. This museum focuses on local history and heritage, showcasing a range of exhibits relevant to the area. It serves as a resource for understanding the cultural context of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6423, -3.5376
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Workington
- Postcode
- CA14 4DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Phone
- +44 1900 64040
- Nearest railway station
- Workington — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Mo-Fr 10:00-16:30; Su 13:30-16:30
- Official site
- helenathompson.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/330338631 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Helena Thompson Museum?
- Helena Thompson Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA14 4DE), in the parish of Workington.
- What is Helena Thompson Museum?
- Helena Thompson Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Helena Thompson Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Workington, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA14 4DE.
- Is Helena Thompson Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Helena Thompson Museum is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Helena Thompson Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Workington, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA14 4DE.