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 | Jul 21 | Jul 22 | Jul 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey House Hotel | £91.00 | Full | Full | Full |
| Brow Head Hotel | £39.00 | Full | Full | Full |
| Duke of Edinburgh Hotel | £70.00 | Full | Full | Full |
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
Jun 3, White rhino born at Dalton-in-Furness zoo
South Lakes Wild Animal Park is celebrating the birth of a rare white rhino. Mother Ntombi gave birth on Sunday at 1.30 pm. The zoo in Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, has yet to name calf.
The white rhino is the world’s second largest animal after the elephant. According to the International Rhino Foundation there are approximately 14,500 white rhinos left in the world.
