Helena Thompson Museum

Park End Road, Workington, England, CA14 4DE
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About us

Situated on the outskirts of Workington, the Helena Thompson Museum is a Grade ll Listed Building now used as an attractive wedding venue for civil wedding ceremonies and receptions, while retaining its primary function as a Museum of Local History and as a center for Civic activities and events. At The Helena Thompson Museum, we have six rooms available for the hire of a variety of uses. These range in size from our large Exhibition Gallery where we can accommodate 70 persons in theatre style seating, 40 seated around the outside of an open ‘horseshoe’ arrangement, or 60 / 70 seated at individual tables for a buffet style function.

Venue Details

Standing capacity65
Seating capacity-
Built-
Renovated-
Venue typeGallery or museum

Amenities

Facilities

  • Internet access
  • Lighting
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Alcohol and catering

  • Alcohol allowed
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite kitchen

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
4,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
1 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
3
Second largest room
1 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
65
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Venue Costs

General pricing structure for Helena Thompson Museum in Workington

  • Venue Costs
  • Room Rental Fee
    GBP 15 - GBP 15
    The Exhibition Hall (Per Hour)
  • Room Rental Fee
    GBP 12 - GBP 12
    The Costume Gallery (Per Hour)

Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
1 sq. ft.
-
20
-
20
-
1 sq. ft.
-
70
40
70
70

Location

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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Health and Safety

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