Cumberland Council is set to introduce a new wayfinding scheme across Workington town centre, helping residents and visitors navigate more easily between key destinations, attractions, transport links and public spaces.
Installation work is due to begin in late October and will introduce a coordinated family of signs at carefully selected locations throughout the town.
The new wayfinding arrangement will include directional fingerposts, signs attached to existing lamp posts, waymarker posts, lamp post banners, mapping monoliths and community notice boards. Together, they will provide clear and consistent information, helping people find their way around Workington and discover more of what the town has to offer.
The proposals have been informed by discussions with Workington Town Council and feedback gathered from residents and local stakeholders, helping to ensure the wayfinding network reflects how people use and move around the town.
The signage will guide people to key destinations including the town centre, railway station, Workington Hall, the Port of Workington, leisure facilities, cultural attractions, parks and public spaces. The larger information boards will incorporate maps, points of interest and "You Are Here" markers to help users orientate themselves and explore the wider area.
The scheme includes 30 fingerposts, five mapping monoliths and six notice boards, creating a comprehensive network that will improve the visitor experience, encourage walking and strengthen connections between different parts of the town.
Leader of Cumberland Council, Cllr Mark Fryer, said:
"Workington is undergoing a period of significant investment and transformation, and this wayfinding scheme is another important piece of the puzzle.
"Whether you're arriving by train, visiting our shops and attractions, exploring our heritage or simply travelling around the town, the new signage will make it easier to find your way and discover more of what Workington has to offer.
"Good wayfinding is about more than helping people get from A to B. It helps create a stronger sense of place, encourages people to spend more time in the town, supports local businesses and improves the experience for residents and visitors alike."
"Combined with the wider regeneration work taking place, these improvements will help create a more connected, welcoming and accessible town centre that local people can be proud of."
