# The Helena Thompson Museum, Workington — Reviews > The Helena Thompson Museum — Museum in Workington with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 154 Google reviews. Location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/workington/restaurants/the-helena-thompson-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # The Helena Thompson Museum 1 Park End Road, Workington [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7998320636038112771&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Helena Thompson Museum](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/110533641981599617906) **In short:** The Helena Thompson Museum is a museum in Workington, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 154 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Helena Thompson Museum The Helena Thompson Museum occupies a Victorian house on Park End Road in Workington. It holds local history and artefacts, including sports memorabilia and items from local industries. The museum is run by volunteers and entry is free. A café operates within the museum, serving fresh cooked meals at reasonable prices. The ground floor is largely accessible to wheelchair users, though maneuvering space is limited among the historical displays. The top floor is not wheelchair accessible. The museum is suitable for children. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Helena Thompson Museum's own website](https://www.helenathompson.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## What's nearby - Hall Park Hotel Ltd. next door - Workington Skate Park next door - Workington Hall 250m away - Flavour 350m away - Marks & Spencer 450m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (154 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Workington Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1549927). [More restaurants in Workington](https://staycation.co.uk/workington/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (154 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.helenathompson.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01900 64040](tel:0190064040) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Workington **Plus Code** 9C6RJFR7+W2 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Workington Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DWorkington%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/workington/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/workington/camping) ## Quick answers ### Is The Helena Thompson Museum any good? The Helena Thompson Museum is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 154 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is The Helena Thompson Museum good for children? Yes, The Helena Thompson Museum is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact The Helena Thompson Museum? 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