Barrow in Furness
Things to do in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
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Barrow in Furness is built around its industrial heritage, and that story unfolds in the town's main attractions. The Dock Museum (rated 4.6 from around 1,200 reviews) and The Custom House (rated 4.6 from 274 reviews) chart the area's shipbuilding past, while Furness Abbey (rated 4.7 from around 1,000 reviews) reaches further back into the landscape's history. For a more contemporary visit, The Park Leisure Centre offers swimming and sports facilities, and there are family amusement options including Wacky Warehouse and Hunt Fun, making it a town with plenty to occupy a day beyond the museums.
For eating, the town has its staples: Costa Coffee sits among the high-street names, while Fully Loaded @ Waffle Time (rated 4.5 from 196 reviews) and Bosuns Locker provide more character. It is not a destination built around its restaurants, but there is enough to sustain a visit without leaving town.
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Accommodation is plentiful. Nearly thirty hotels and guest houses mean a straightforward choice between chain comfort and independent character. Abbey House Hotel and Gardens and the Holiday Inn Express both rate 4.6 from several hundred reviews each, while the Premier Inn and Duke of Edinburgh Hotel offer well-regarded mid-range options. The Furness Railway Wetherspoon (rated 4.1 from nearly 2,700 reviews) suggests the pub itself draws visitors. There is also a campsite at West Point Woods if you prefer to pitch rather than check in.
Abbey House Hotel And Gardens
Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness
Ambrose Hotel
Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness
Barrie Guest House
179 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness
Duke Of Edinburgh Hotel
Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness
East Mount House
55 East Mount, Barrow-in-Furness
Escape Hotel
10 Lawson Street, Barrow-in-Furness
Holiday Inn Express Barrow-in-Furness & South Lakes
Market Street, Barrow-in-Furness
Jeffersons Hotel & Apartments
60-64 Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness
Things to Do in Barrow in Furness(6)
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Attractions Near Barrow in Furness
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1 mi
Vue Barrow
Barrow · ⭐ 4.0
3 mi
Dalton Leisure Centre
Dalton-in-Furness · ⭐ 4.4
7 mi
Millom Discovery Centre
Millom · ⭐ 4.7
8 mi
The Coro Ulverston
South Ulverston · ⭐ 4.6
8 mi
Ford Park
Ulverston · ⭐ 4.6
13 mi
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
Ulverston · ⭐ 4.6
14 mi
Lakeland Motor Museum
Newby Bridge · ⭐ 4.7
15 mi
Laser Rush
Morecambe · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Barrow in Furness(1)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Barrow in Furness
All cottages in Barrow in Furness →Hibbert Galore
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £961
Rainbow Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 3 · from £363
Woodgate Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £353
The Lodge Pod
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £443
The Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 3 · from £777
Meadow View
7 bed · sleeps 18 · from £2,062
Beeswax Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £777
Beckside House
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £327
Common questions about Barrow in Furness
How many campsites are there in Barrow in Furness?
We list 1 campsites in and around Barrow in Furness, of which 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Barrow in Furness have electric hook-up?
1 of the 1 campsites we list in Barrow in Furness offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Barrow in Furness?
We list 29 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Barrow in Furness.
What is there to do in Barrow in Furness?
We list 6 attractions and things to do in and around Barrow in Furness.
Where can I eat in Barrow in Furness?
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