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About Barrow in Furness

Barrow-in-Furnace is defined by three things, the glorious red Sandstone ruins of Furnace Abbey, founded by King Steven in 1132, its beautiful sea and coastline where visitors thrill to the exciting sight of tall ships competing in the Tall Ship's Festival, and the magical views of Lakeland's distant towering peaks.

The town itself is epitomised by its wide streets, central square with colourful flower filled round-a-bout and its many handsome buildings from its Victorian hey-day. Here visitors will find plenty to occupy them, churches, shops, pubs, cafe's and noted sea-food restaurants. In lovely Barrow Park, a pleasant place to rest following a few hours spent looking around the shops, you can see the town's impressive war memorial.

The large modern building containing the Dock Museum is located beside the sea where visitors can take advantage of picnic tables to enjoy an "al-fresco" meal. The museum tells the story of how Barrow, once a quiet fishing hamlet, developed into a major shipping centre. There is much to see and entertain, the museum has fascinating displays with something for everyone.

Barrow is noted for its maritime festivals, there is an annual Sea Festival, Tall Ship's Festival and many others. It has beautiful beaches for relaxing, with the little creeks surrounding the peninsular being ideal for boating and for reaching Roa Island and Piel Island. There is a nature reserve on Walney Island which is linked to Barrow by a bridge. Looking back from the road leading to Walney visitors get a good view of the town's dockland area.

Since the 18th century the town has had its own steelworks, by the 1870's these had developed into the largest steelworks in the world, and later Barrow was to be the place where many of Britain's nuclear submarines were built.

Today the town acts mainly as a resort town, its easy access to the Lake District National Park makes it a favoured destination for anyone wanting to enjoy a combination of sun, sea and sand, coupled with exploring the grandeur of romantic mountainous scenery covered with fascinating lakes and lofty tarns.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Barrow in Furness

Furness Abbey	(1.8 miles, 3.0 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Piel Castle	(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Dalton-in-Furness	(4.4 miles, 7.2 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Millom Castle	(7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction N)	Pictures
The Laurel & Hardy Museum	(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Dalton Castle	(8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Black Combe	(10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Holker Hall	(11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Cartmel Priory	(13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Aquarium of the Lakes, Newby Bridge	(15.1 miles, 24.4 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Fleetwood Museum	(16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Arnside Tower	(17.0 miles, 27.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
Lune River Lighthouse	(17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Muncaster Castle	(17.6 miles, 28.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Grizedale Forest Park Country Park	(17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Barrow in Furness

Dalton-in-Furness, in the county of Cumbria (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction NE)
Dalton-in-Furness can be found at the meeting point of the roads leading from the mass of sands forming the Furness peninsula-one...
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Askam-in-Furness, in the county of Cumbria (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction N)
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Borwick, in the county of Cumbria (6.2 miles, 10.1 km, direction N)
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Millom, in the county of Cumbria (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction N)
The town of Millom developed close to the banks of the estuary of the River Duddon. It nestles in the shadow of the Black Combe,...
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Ulverston, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction NE)
Old town and port with cobbled streets and a pretty market square. It is surrounded by the Furness fells, Coniston Water, Lake...
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Silecroft, in the county of Cumbria (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction NW)
This little village is set along the glorious Whicham Beck against a back-drop of dramatic scenery encompassing fells and the Black Combe.
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Grizebeck, in the county of Cumbria (10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction N)
This is a place that is all "Morning Glory" as the sun rises over the vast sweep of the moors, nature seems at peace with herself showing an intringent range of moorland colour and newly awaken wildlife creatures, out in search of food.
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Broughton-in-Furness, in the county of Cumbria (11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction N)
This attractive little place can boast of once being an important market town with a history stretching back to around the 15th and 16th centuries.
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Allithwaite, in the county of Cumbria (12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction E)
Allithwaite is a small village situated a couple of miles inland from the favoured resort of Grange-over-Sands. It is also within easy reach of Cartmel with its racecourse and old priory.
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Cartmel, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NE)
Cartmel's village square is surrounded by old shops, pubs and a 14th century gatehouse owned by the National Trust.
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Broughton Mills, in the county of Cumbria (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction N)
It offers a panorama of superb views in all directions, and is certainly one of the most magnificent walking areas close to the western fringe of the Lake District National Park.
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Grange-over-Sands, in the county of Cumbria (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction E)
The town is backed by beautiful woodland and overlooks the vast expanse of Morecombe Bay.
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Morecambe, in the county of Lancashire (15.3 miles, 24.5 km, direction E)
Morecambe has always been one of the most popular and successful seaside resorts in England. It has one of the most spectacular...
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Hall Dunnerdale, in the county of Cumbria (16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction N)
Scenery does not come much finer than the scenic beauty surrounding the Valley of the River Duddon where you will find the delightful hamlet of Hall Dunnerdale.
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Fleetwood, in the county of Lancashire (16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction SE)
Fleetwood was once famous as a fishing port, but now it is more likely the visitor will see yachts and leisure boats lined up at the pretty quayside.
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Nearby travel help

Barrow-in-Furness Station	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Roose Station	(1.5 miles, 2.5 km, direction E)
M6 Junction 34	(19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction E)
M6 Junction 35	(19.6 miles, 31.5 km, direction E)
Blackpool Airport	(24.9 miles, 40.0 km, direction S)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport	(56.3 miles, 90.6 km, direction S)
Barrow in Furness to London	(222.2 miles, 357.6 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Barrow in Furness

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Barrow in Furness center
Ambrose Hotel	(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
Brow Head Hotel	(1.0 miles, 1.6 km)
Abbey House Hotel	(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NE)
Roa Island Guest House	(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction SE)
Bankfield House Hotel	(7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction NW)
Brockwood Hall	(9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction N)
Farmers Arms	(11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction NE)
Aynsome Manor Hotel	(12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction NE)
Graythwaite Manor Hotel	(13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction E)
Hampsfell House Hotel - Non Smoking	(14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction E)
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