Barrow in Furness ... the historic maritime gateway to the Furness peninsula. One of the best kept secrets in Britain, Barrow is a Victorian town with a proud heritage of innovation, surrounded by beautiful beaches and inspiring scenery. It is a destination of surprises.
You will find The Dock Museum, Barrow's flag ship attraction, Admission is free; ... Furness Abbey, the dramatic ruins of one of the largest Cistercian Abbeys in England with its Visitor's Centre; ... South Lakes Wild Animal Park: … Forum 28 an innovative Theatre and Arts Centre ... Hollywood Park Leisure Complex … 3 internationally renowned nature reserves, the Laserzone, Art Gene, beautiful beaches and coastal walks and factory shopping in Dalton and Lindal.
Barrow is Cumbria's largest town where major national stores mingle with local specialist shops in a spacious pedestrianised town centre. For bargain hunters, the Indoor Market, one of the County's largest is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Barrow has an excellent choice of cafes, restaurants and pubs and throughout the year the town hosts events, street entertainment and festivals.
Barrow is surrounded by miles of beaches, each unique in character and the coastline boasts two internationally renowned nature reserves. Just off the coast is Piel island with its 14th century castle, (English Heritage) which is served by the Roa Island ferry service.
Barrow and the neighbouring island of Walney, offer a selection of scenic walks. There are beautiful coastal walks including the new Red Man's Way along Walney Channel. The Cistercian Way, a 33 mile walk along the paths, tracks and byeways that fringe of northern shores of Morecambe Bay passes through the Town. Barrow is also on the Cumbria Coastal Way and the Cumbria Cycleway.
Attraction
Dock Museum (The)
Furness Abbey
South Walney Nature Reserve
Budget
Travelodge Barrow in Furness *book online*
Camping
Cinema
Classes
Dance - Drifter's Dance
Yoga - Sue Ward
Club
Council
Barrow-in-Furness
Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council
Dentist
Ardent Dental Surgery
Cavendish St Dental Surgery
Doctor
Atkinson Health Centre
Burnett Edgar Medical Centre
Dr Knox DD & Partner
Liverpool House Surgery
Risedale Surgery
Estate Agent
Bairstow Eves North West
Firth Brown
Ross Estate Agencies
Stephensons The Estate Agents
Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Canons Health & Fitness Ltd
D S Fitness Centre
Furness Health Studio
Park Leisure Centre
Inn
Market
Barrow Indoor Market
Barrow-in-Furness Market
Portland Square Market
Squash Club Car Boot
Pub and Bar
Bar 5 & The Nines
Barrow Arms
Concle Inn
Crofters at Holbeck
Cry Cafe Bar
Custom Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
Dirty Duck
Fig Tree
Kings Arms
Ship Inn
Victoria Tavern
White Lion Inn
Restaurant
Bar 5 & The Nines
Barrow Arms
Crofters at Holbeck
Cry Cafe Bar
Custom Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
Diamond House
Kings Arms
Mithali Restaurant
River Kwai
Round House Restaurant
Salvanas
School
Solicitor
Taxi
Acacia Cars
Barrow Cars Ltd
Central Cars
Coastline
J C Taxis
Z Cars
Theatre
Vet
Sports Clubs
BAE Systems (Barrow) RUFC (Rugby Union)
Barrow & District TT Centre (Table Tennis)
Barrow CC (Cricket)
Barrow Central Wheelers (Cycling)
Barrow Thorns Basketball Club (Basketball)
Furness CC (Cricket)
Furness Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Furness RUFC (Rugby Union)
Vickers SC CC (Cricket)
Shops
Pastures New Health Food Shop
Paws & Claws
Dorothy Perkins
S O Coward
Haynes Opticians
Shoe Boutique
Carphone Warehouse
The Gallery
PC World
Rigg Brothers Barrow
Peacocks
Mr Tilleys
Santa Marina
The Fig Tree Cafe
The Last Resort Coffee Shop
Sillfield Farm Products Ltd
Diggles Deli
Ernies Traditional Sweets
N & S Rhodes Butchers Ltd
Flowercraft
Honeysuckle
Bumble Bee
Bright Ideas
Specsavers
Pets At Home
Beauty By Review
Emporuim & Heaven Sent
Review Vegetarian Cafe
Abbey Mill Coffee Shop
New Wardrobe
Cumbria Embroidery & Print
The Fireplace
Kells Exclusive Images
Topman
Activities
Lakes Gliding Club(Aviation Sports)
Barrow Superbowl(Bowling)
Barrow Central Wheelers(Cycling)
Lakes Road Club(Cycling)
Seaview Riding School(Riding)
Places to Stay near Barrow In Furness
Glen Garth Hotel (0.24 miles)
Abbey Road Apartments (0.26 miles)
Lisdoonie Hotel (0.28 miles)
The Lisdoonie has been run by the Cook family for the past 30 years and has gained a reputation for its friendly atmosphere and good food. Our 12 en-suite bedrooms ... More
Michaelson House (0.47 miles)
Victoria Park Hotel (0.51 miles)
The Victoria Park Hotel (Barrow-in-Furness) is situated less than half a mile from the Town Centre, only five minutes away from the Barrow-in-Furness Train Station, and convenient for all ... More | visit website
Abbey House Hotel (0.75 miles)
Set in 14 acres of private gardens and woodland this Sir Edwin Lutyens building is just 25 minutes drive from Lake Windermere. The hotel is very popular with locals for ... More
Ormsgill Inn (0.79 miles)
The Ormsgill Inn is ideally situated for tourists visiting the Lake District or one of the nature reserves on our doorstep. We are also well placed for those visiting the ... More
Travelodge Barrow in Furness (1.04 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Duke of Edinburgh Hotel (1.08 miles)
The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel has been re-designed, re-built and re-invented over a twelve month period to create a beautifully styled, boutique hotel. Offering 18 en-suite, contemporary rooms with double ... More
Derby Hotel (1.13 miles)
Welcome to 'The Derby Hotel' a family run hotel, situated in the heart of Barrow-In-Furness. A gateway to Cumbria and the beautiful Lake District 'The Derby' is the perfect base ... More
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