The countdown is on for Hall Park Light Works – and here is everything you need to know about it.
Themed around Workington’s rich cultural and industrial heritage, the free outdoor light event will transform the heart of Workington into a glittering wonderland for all the family.
Expect Workington Hall to be cloaked in light, colour and sound plus projections, installations, disco balls and more to illuminate Hall Park.
The two lead artists tasked with bringing the event to life are Ronan Devlin and Hannah Fox.
Both have years of experience working with light and local communities.
Hannah said: “I love working across my home region, from streets to hilltops, beaches to towns, so an opportunity to create and present in Workington at this fantastic event was not to be missed.
“This festival is slap bang in the town and is really accessible and central to the Workington winter celebrations and I am excited to be a part of such an important occasion in the Workington calendar. ”
Ronan added: “I love making work that’s both about and has an effect on a place.
“This is a great project as there is such a rich cultural history to draw from in Workington and the hall setting is a stunning canvas to tell stories on.”
Hot food and drink will also be on hand to keep you toasty and the West Cumbria Guild of Model Engineers will be running passenger carriages on the miniature railway track throughout the event.
Where does Hall Park Light Works take place?
It is on at Hall Park in Workington – in the centre of town – and around the park’s Workington Hall.
When is Hall Park Light Works on?
The event will be held over two evenings – Saturday November 30 November and Sunday December 1 between 5.30pm and 8.30pm each day.
The event is free to attend and no ticket is required – just turn up any time during the opening hours.
Where do I go first?
Head to the Stainburn Road entrance to start your magical journey through the park.
How long will it take?
About 30 minutes from start to end. But don’t forget to allow extra time to make a pitstop for food and drink and to take a ride on the model passenger railway too!
Where can I park?
They’ll be free parking at Workington Academy on both days.
Plus there is free parking at Brow Top, Brow Top Annex, Allerdale House and Elizabeth Street 11am to 7pm on the Saturday to coincide with Workington Christmas lights switch on. Anything after this time will be charged.
Other Workington car parks are:
- Multi-storey car park
- Leisure Centre car park
- Horse Close Skate Park
Please note Central Car Park is closed due to ongoing work.
What public transport is close by?
Workington Railway Station is 20 mins walk away and Workington Bus Station is 10 mins walk away. The nearest cycle parking is located in Horse Close Skate Park.
Accessibility
There are disabled parking bays in Horse Close Skate Park (right next to the main entrance of the event).
The paths are wide, hard standing and dry – pram and wheelchair friendly.
There are some flashing lights and sound (although background) so if any of these are triggering please be aware.
We will also have some tables and chairs to rest legs when needed.
What else is going on?
Earlier on the Saturday November 30 is the Workington Christmas Festival lights switch on. They’ll be live music with headliners 90s pop legends 911 taking to the main stage, a giant snow globe, a Christmas market, elf workshops and much more.
So why not make a weekend of it in wonderful Workington?
For more information, see the event’s Facebook page here
