Barrow-in-Furness is located in the south west of Cumbria with Morecambe Bay to the south and Walney Island and the Irish Sea to the west providing miles of dramatic coastline. There is easy access to the spectacular Cumbrian fells and lakes to the north.

From a small fishing village in the mid 1800s, Barrow developed into a bustling centre of industry with a population of more than 50,000 by the early 1900s. Although much of the heavy industry has now gone, Barrow is still the centre of excellence for building submarines and has spun off many associated high tech. industries. The town provides an interesting insight into our industrial history as well as providing an ideal base to tour the English  Lake District.

The following links give access to the latest information on Barrow and Furness,  places to visit, activities, and items of interest for your visit to the area.

The Forum  - Barrow's main Theatre and Arts venue.

Beaches and coastline

The Dock Museum

Furness Abbey

Barrow Tourism

Lake District Peninsulas

Cumbria Tourism

Bus timetables

Train timetables