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a Abbey in the town of Barrow in Furness, in the county of Cumbria

The ruins of Furness Abbey, near Barrow in Furness.

About Furness Abbey

St Mary of Furness was founded in 1123 by Stephen, later King of England.

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Downtown Barrow in Furness, Cumbria

Barrow in Furness

(1.8 miles, 3.0 km, direction SW)

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...

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Dalton-in-Furness

(1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction NE)

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Ulverston

(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction NE)

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Cartmel

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Nearby travel help

Roose Station(1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction S)
Barrow-in-Furness Station(1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction SW)
M6 Junction 34(17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction E)
M6 Junction 35(18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction E)
Blackpool Airport(25.5 miles, 41.0 km, direction S)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport(57.0 miles, 91.7 km, direction S)
Furness Abbey to London(222.3 miles, 357.6 km, direction SE)

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Book the Abbey House Hotel in Abbey Rd, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, England3 stars

Abbey House Hotel

Abbey Rd, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, England (0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
Set in 14 acres of private woodlands and gardens, the hotel takes its name from one of the greatest Cistercian foundations in the country, Furness Abbey. Just as Commander Craven knew how to make r...
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Book the Ambrose Hotel in Duke Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, Cumbria, England3 stars

Ambrose Hotel

Duke Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, Cumbria, England (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction SW)
Built in the mid 19th century in the centre of Barrow-In Furness, on the edge of the lake district, this traditional oak-beamed inn boasts both old world charm and the amenities we have all come to ex...
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Book the Brow Head Hotel in Empress Villas, 1 Empress Drive, Walney Island, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, England3 stars

Brow Head Hotel

Empress Villas, 1 Empress Drive, Walney Island, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, England (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction SW)
The Brow Head Hotel on Walney Island, Barrow, is a small, family-run hotel and has offered hospitality for over 33 years. We are ideally located. If you are visiting family/relatives or are here on...
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Book the Roa Island Guest House in Piel Street Roa Island, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, Cumbria, England

Roa Island Guest House

Piel Street Roa Island, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, Cumbria, England (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction S)
Retaining the charm and elegance of Edwardian times, this impressive 19th century guesthouse, situated on the water's edge of Morcambe Bay, offers expansive sea views. We offer a warm, relaxed, inf...
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Book the Bankfield House Hotel in Kirksanton, Millom, Cumbria, Cumbria, England2 stars

Bankfield House Hotel

Kirksanton, Millom, Cumbria, Cumbria, England (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction NW)
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