Barrow
Barrow-in-Furness, more commonly known as Barrow, is an industrial port and town on the Furness Peninsula in Cumbria, the north-western edge of Morecambe Bay.
Barrow was a sleepy fishing village until the middle of the nineteenth century when rich iron ore deposits were discovered in the area. By 1876 the town was home to the largest steelworks in the world and soon became a major centre for shipbuilding. Although these industries have now declined, their history is traced at the town’s impressive Dock Museum. Other attractions in the area include the picturesque remains of Furness Abbey, the Hollywood Park Retail and Leisure Complex, and the South Lakes Wild Animal Park.
The Barrow Tourist Information Centre is located within the Forum 28 theatre on Duke Street.
Other towns and villages in the Furness area include Ulverston, Dalton-in-Furness, Grange-over-Sands, and Cartmel.
Hotels
| Name | Normal Rate | May 9 | May 10 | May 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey House Hotel | £91.00 | £55.00 (save 40%) | £55.00 (save 40%) | £55.00 (save 40%) |
| Brow Head Hotel | £39.00 | £34.00 (save 13%) | Full | £30.00 (save 23%) |
| Duke of Edinburgh Hotel | £70.00 | Full | Full | £60.00 (save 14%) |
Attractions
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Dock Museum | Tells the story of how Barrow grew from a small fishing village to a major industrial centre. |
| Furness Abbey | Ruins of a Cistercian monastery. |
| Hollywood Park Retail and Leisure Complex | Cinema, ten pin bowling, restaurants and more. |
| South Lakes Wild Animal Park | Widely recognised as one of Europe’s leading conservation zoos. |
Latest News
Apr 17, Laurel and Hardy Museum on the move
The Laurel and Hardy Museum in Ulverston has been granted planning permission by South Lakeland District Council to move into larger premises. Owner Marion Grave expects the move from Upper Brook Street to a warehouse near Booths supermarket to take place at the end of the summer.
