What to do and see in Barrow-in-Furness, England: The Best Free Things to do

August 24, 2021 Marissa Gamble

Barrow-in-Furness /ˈbæroʊ ɪn ˈfɜːrnəs/ FUR-nəs, commonly known as Barrow, is a town and borough in Cumbria, England. Historically part of Lancashire, it was incorporated as a municipal borough in 1867 and merged with adjacent districts in 1974 to form the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness. At the tip of the Furness peninsula, close to the Lake District, it is bordered by Morecambe Bay, the Duddon Estuary and the Irish Sea. In 2011, Barrow's population was 57,000, the second largest urban area in Cumbria, after Carlisle. Natives of Barrow, as well as the local dialect, are known as Barrovian.
Restaurants in Barrow-in-Furness

1. The Dock Museum

North Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 2PW England +44 1229 876400 [email protected] http://www.dockmuseum.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 526 reviews

The Dock Museum

The Dock Museum is a striking modern building on a scenic channelside site with free admission. Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the social and industrial history of the Furness area. Barrow-in-Furness was a small farming village rapidly transformed into a bustling industrial town within a few decades. It has been the cutting edge of technology for more than a century with submarines, airships, warships and beautiful liners being built in this little-explored town. Find out more about the fascinating heritage of the area from cave finds, Viking treasure, Victorian life, Anderson shelters and the Second World War as well as Barrow’s long history building vessels (and still building submarines today). Our facilities include landscaped site and channelside walks linking to the Cumbria Coastal Way, playground, cafe and we are fully wheelchair accessible.

Reviewed By Climber52

Covid-19 protocols in place mean that this is a place you can safely visit . ( Contact details taken on arrival , masks worn , hand sanitising available and marked entry / exit routes . ) Good car parking . Free entry ( suggested donation of £2 per person which we were happy to pay . ) A very good , smallish , museum with scenes and artefacts depicting the history of Barrow-in-Furness and surrounding area . For me one of the highlights was the models of ships / boats . Absolutely amazing ! As an added bonus there is an on site cafe with friendly helpful staff and freshly made sandwiches ( and a sneaky bowl of chips ! ) Outside there is a play area and plenty of places to sit and watch the world go by . All in all well worth a visit .

2. Barrow-in-Furness Library

Barrow-in-Furness Library Barrow-in-Furness Library Ramsden Square, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 1LL England +44 1229 894370 [email protected] http://www.barrowbc.gov.uk/Default.aspx?page=163
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Barrow-in-Furness Library

3. Earnse Bay

Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness England
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4.5 based on 87 reviews

Earnse Bay

Reviewed By omnium - Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Truly beautifull! A wonderful scenic panoramic view of the peninsula across to Black Combe even the Isle of Man on a clear day!

4. Barrow Park

Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 5EY England +44 1229 876564 http://www.barrowbc.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=1656
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Barrow Park

Reviewed By 1Sky2Lark - Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom

A good well laid out park for all ages to walk and meet with a well looked after gardens and paths a coffee shop bowling greens and band stand a few minutes walk from railyway station or town wih a lake to stroll around well worth a visit

5. Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve

Hawthwaite Ln, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 4QJ England
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Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve

Reviewed By glenn_hudson - Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom

Great free day out for NT members although the car park fee is reasonable if you aren’t. Beach walk or walk among the many sand dunes. Great views of the lakes mountains,Irish sea and if lucky the Isle of Man.

6. Barrow-in-Furness Town Hall

Town Hall Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 2LD England
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Barrow-in-Furness Town Hall

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