Workington, UK was originally a working-class town closely connected to the coal, steel, and iron industries. Presently this busy port and surrounding area, found where the River Derwent meets the Irish Sea in the northwest of England, is well-worth exploring with cheap car hire in Workington.

This rugged and naturally beautiful area lures visitors with its lonely beaches, rich culture and arts, quality shopping, and entertaining glimpses into the 1,000 year old history, including Roman and Viking historical sites.

With car rental in Workington tour the nearby Cumbria region at your own relaxed pace. A wonderful array of festivals and events here add to the natural landscape to provide exciting and endless fun. Experience outdoor adventures in Lake District National Park, including Grizedale Forest’s exhilaratingly fast and high ‘zip slides’ through the forest as well as the not-so-easy to negotiate rope bridge courses.

Also utilise car hire in Workington to meander to nearby Whitehaven. A gorgeous marina in the harbour here is packed with big boats and towering masts and sails. This delightfully serene maritime port was once invaded (unsuccessfully) by infamous commander John Paul Jones of the American Navy.

Whitehaven is also home to the Rum Story, an authentic depiction of life in the year 1785. The Rum Story tour offers all-weather family entertainment. Learn exactly how rum is made and the early connections with prohibition as well as tales of smuggling and the British Navy. Also catch a realistic glimpse into the slave trade history and the arduous voyage the slaves faced across Atlantic Ocean.