'''Barrow-in-Furness''' is in Cumbria. ==Get in== Train journey from the South crosses Morecambe Bay on two viaducts. A beautiful thrilling train journey, one of England's best.The main road in the town is the A590 which leads to the M6 motorway at junction 36. Trains run to Barrow from Carlisle, Manchester and Liverpool.

Get around

The town centre is easily accessible on foot from the train station. Regular bus services run throughout the town, covering most areas.

See

  • Furness Abbey is a Cistercian monastery founded in 1123.
  • South Lakes Wild Animal Park [http://www.wildanimalpark.co.uk/]
  • BAE Barrow Sports Club, home of BAE Rugby, Football and reigning double winners BAE Barrow 'B' cricket team [http://www.vrufc.co.uk/]
  • Dock Museum for a history of Industrial Barrow [http://www.dockmuseum.org.uk/]
  • Do

    '''TEN NOT TO BE MISSED ACTIVITIES'''

    (1) Visit local beaches at Roanhead and Walney. The former has magnificent views over the Duddon Estuary and Western Lakeland fells. One of the finest views in England. It also ha a fine unspoilt beach that stretches for a couple of miles, sandhills and nature reserve. Walney Island also has impressive views and sandy beaches. At the southern end is a bird sanctuary and light house. To the north another nature reserve and sandhill system

    (2) Visit Piel Island. Piel can be reached by ferry from Roa Island connected to the mainland by a causeway, or on foot at low tide from Walney. Piel has a ruined castle and pub. On a sunny day pure bliss. If walking from Walney, please be careful to check tide times and make sure you leave plenty of time. If in doubt do not use this route.

    (3) Visit Furness Abbey. A fantastic Cistern Abbey set in a beautiful quiet vale, with lovely walks in all directions

    (4) Join the fun at Barrow & Furness Striders. Meet 7.30 Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Holker Old Boys football club, Rakesmoor Lane for a gentle run in friendly company. Don't forget to bring some pennies for a drink afterwards.

    (5) Visit Holker Street home of Barrow AFC.Undefeated at Wembley, eat your hearts out MUFC fans.

    (6) Visit Prince of Wales pub at Foxfield, __3.50 return train fare from Barrow. Best pub in England immediately opposite stop in Foxfield. Real ales, home cooked food. Please note not open on Mondays and Tuesdays.

    (7) Drive or cycle the coast road from Barrow to Ulverston. Hugs the northern shore of Morecambe Bay, with magnificent views, sandy beaches, frequent picnic spots and watering holes.

    (8) Dock Museum for displays and stories of local history. Combine with walk around industrial area to see Europe's most advanced shipyard and also along Walney Channel promenade.

    (9) Visit Dalton, much loved neighbouring town. Has its own castle and zoo. Entrance into zoo is expensive but can be reduced to __6 per adult by bringing a receipt from local Morrisons supermarket. Buy a newspaper get entrance for __6. Offer ends 31st Dec 2009. Not available Bank Holidays.

    (10) Outlying attractions, include Holker Hall (Motor Museum, Gardens, Stately home), Grange-over-Sands (genteel Victoran seaside resort), Ulverston (busy market town, traditional cinema, loads of real ale pubs, Laurel & Hardy museum), Broughton (small market town, brilliant pubs), and South Western lakes, Coniston, Langdale, Dunnerdale, Eskdale, Wasdale for England's best walking

    Buy

    Portland Walk in Barrow town centre hosts a range of shops, most of them branches of a national chain. The Body Shop has recently opened, as has a large New Look store. Other shops include Debenhams, Marks&Spencer, Topshop, Evans, Game, WHSmith, JJB Sports and Clarks. Barrow also has Tesco, Morrison's and an ASDA. For more intersting purchases, it is probably better to visit Ulverston.'''BUT WHY WASTE YOUR TIME SHOPPING WHEN YOU ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SCENERY IN ENGLAND? UNPARRELLED COASTAL SCENERY AND COUNTRYSIDE ALL WAITING TO BE EXPLORED. SAVE YOUR PENNIES AND ENJOY THE GREAT OUT DOORS '''

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    Eat

    Pies. Local delicacy baked on premises at local outlets

    Drink

    Water. Its good for you.

    Sleep

    No time to sleep in Barrow

    Get out

    You won't want to get out of Barrow