THE GABLES H O T E L
The Gables Hotel 197 Abbey Road, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria. LA14 5JP Tel: 01229 825497 • Web: www.gableshotelbarrow.co.uk
About Barrow-In-Furness At the southern tip of Cumbria, to the north of Morecambe Bay, the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness is surrounded by beautiful beaches and inspiring scenery, set against the spectacular backdrop of the English Lake District Mountains. One of the best kept secrets in Britain, Barrow is a Victorian built town with a proud heritage of innovation, surrounded by beautiful beaches and inspiring scenery. It is a destination of surprises. The range of tourist venues within the borough can be seen either as a wet weather or day trip alternative to the usual Lake District scenes, and many are top attractions in their field, worthy of a longer visit to make the most of the world famous Northern England welcome and hospitality.
Welcome to The Gables Hotel... Janet, John and Family welcome you to our home. The Gables is a friendly family run hotel owned and run by Janet since 1989. We are a pet friendly hotel. The Gables Hotel consists of 14 bedrooms: • 3 double bedrooms • 2 twin bedrooms • 7 single bedrooms • 2 family rooms All our rooms have: • Freeview TV, • Wireless Broadband, • Washbasin, • Tea & coffee facilities Most Rooms • En-suite rooms Booking Terms Check in We ask that arriving guests check in no earlier than 12 noon (unless otherwise arranged). Departure: Guest are requested to please vacate their rooms by 10:30am.
Local Attractions There are lots of activities and places to visit near to our hotel. Below are a few suggestions that are popular with many guests. Furness Abbey Abbey Approach, Furness Abbey, Barrow-in-Furness 01229 823 420 http://www.furnessabbey.org.uk/ Dock Museum The Dock, North Road, Barrow-in-Furness 01229 876 400 www.dockmuseum.org.uk/
Furness Abbey - Cumbria - 1.11 miles St Mary of Furness was founded in 1123 by Stephen, later King of England. It originally belonged to the Order of Savigny, but passed, in 1147, to the Cistercians. They gradually rebuilt and enlarged the ornate church that the Savigniac order had built. This second church was itself remodelled in the 15th century. The church, set in the vale of deadly nightshade, has long been perceived as a very romantic building. Wordsworth visited the abbey on several occasions and referred to it in his Prelude of 1805. An exhibition on the history of the abbey, with a display of elaborately carved stones, can be seen in the visitor centre. (See also Bow Bridge)
South Walney Nature Reserve 1 Coast Guard Cottages, Barrow-in-Furness 01229 471 066 http://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/south-walney.html Piel Castle The impressive ruins of a 14th-century castle with a massive keep, inner and outer baileys, and towered curtain walls still standing. It was built by the Abbot of Furness on the southeastern point of Piel Island, to guard the deep-water harbour of Barrow-in-Furness against pirates and Scots raiders. Piel Island, Barrow-in-Furness 01229 833 609 http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pielcastle/ South Lakes Wild Animal Park Crossgates, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria - 01229 466 086 www.wildanimalpark.co.uk/
South Lakes Wild Animal Park - Dalton-in-Furness - 3.7 miles About a mile out of Dalton-in-Furness is the Lake District’s only zoological park, which is recognised as one of Europe’s leading conservation zoos. 17 acres are home to the rarest animals on earth, who are participants in co-ordinated breeding programmes to save them from extinction in the wild. This is the only zoo in Britain to hold both Amur (above) and Sumatran Tigers, the biggest and smallest tigers left in the world. Each day David Gill or one of his assistants gives a talk on the conservation projects for the few remaining tigers left in the world. The zoo now holds all six South American Margays (left) that are in this country. The zoo plays an important role as coordinator for the Geoffroys Cat European Endangered Species Programme, and the Lar Gibbon European Studbook.
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2 Transport 3 Services
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4 Barrow-in-Furness 5 Barrow History 7 Event highlights 8-10 See & Do
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11 Family Fun 12 Walking & Cycling 12 Golf in Barrow
Explore Barrow
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Get to know the area, find out the best locations and learn the history and heritage of this beautiful borough.
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19 Nightlife in Barrow 20 Shopping 22 Piel Island 23 Dalton-in-Furness 24 Ulverston 27 Things to do in Ulverston 28-29 Grange-over-sands 30 Walking & Cycling 31 Cartmel
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TRANSPORT Nearest train Station: Dalton - Central Station, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5QZ Regular services for Carlisle, Manchester and Lancaster. For information, contact National Rail Enquiries: 03457 48 49 50. Selected Bus Services: 6 Barrow - Hospital - Dalton - Ulverston - Croftlands 7 (Haverigg - Millom - Broughton -) Ireleth - Askam - Barrow 11 Barrow - Roa Island - Coast Road - Baycliffe - Ulverston X6 Barrow - Dalton - Ulverston - Newby Bridge - Grange-over-Sands - Kendal For Information please contact Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
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SERVICES Accident and Emergency West Cumberland Hospital Homewood Rd, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 8JG Tel: 01946 693181 Doctors The Family Practice 26-30, Hartington Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5SL Tel: 01229 870170 Dentist The Barrow-in-Furness Dental Practice Units 5 & 6, Furness House, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1HN. Tel: 01229 441446 Chemist Murray Pharmacies 108 Duke St, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1LS Tel: 01229 820491 Opticians Haynes Opticians 61 Cavendish St, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1QD Tel: 01229 215737 Garage Ashworth Street Garage Ashworth St, Dalton-in-Furness LA15 8SH Tel: 01229 462534 Post Office Furness House Post Office 5 -7 Dalton Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1LE Tel: 0845 611 2970
Vet Alexander Veterinary Centre 47-49, Hartington St, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5SL Tel: 01229 836516 Police Non-Emergency: 101 Emergency: 999
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BARROW-IN-FURNESS Barrow-in-Furness, 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 Dalton-in-Furness Urban District 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, making it the second largest urban area in Cumbria after Carlisle, although it is geographically closer to the whole of Lancashire and most of Merseyside. Natives of Barrow, as well as the local dialect, are known as Barrovian. In the Middle Ages, Barrow was a small hamlet within the Parish of Dalton-in-Furness with Furness Abbey, now on the outskirts of the modern-day town, controlling the local economy before its dissolution in 1537. The iron prospector Henry Schneider arrived in Furness in 1839 and, with other investors, opened the Furness Railway in 1846 to transport iron ore and slate from local mines to the coast. Further hematite deposits were discovered, of sufficient size to develop factories for smelting and exporting steel. For a period of the late 19th century, the Barrow Hematite Steel Company-owned steelworks was the world's largest. Barrow's location and the availability of steel allowed the town to develop into a significant producer of naval vessels, a shift that was accelerated during World War I and the local yard's specialisation in submarines. The original iron- and steel-making enterprises closed down after World War II, leaving Vickers shipyard as Barrow's main industry and employer. Several Royal Navy flagships, the vast majority of its nuclear submarines as well as numerous other naval vessels, ocean liners and oil tankers have been manufactured at the facility. The end of the Cold War and subsequent decrease in military spending saw high unemployment in the town through lack of contracts; despite this, the BAE Systems shipyard remains operational as the UK's largest by workforce and is undergoing a major expansion associated with the Dreadnought-class submarine programme. Today Barrow is a hub for energy generation and handling. Offshore wind farms form one of the highest concentrations of turbines in the world, including the single largest with multiple operating bases in Barrow.
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In the Middle Ages, Barrow was a small hamlet with Furness Abbey, on the outskirts of the modernday town, controlling the local economy before its dissolution in 1537. The iron prospector Henry Schneider arrived in Furness in 1839 and, with other investors, opened the Furness Railway in 1846 to transport iron ore and slate from local mines to the coast. Further hematite deposits were discovered, of sufficient size to develop factories for smelting and exporting steel. By the late 19th century, the Barrow Hematite Steel Company-owned steelworks was the world’s largest. Barrow’s location and the availability of steel allowed the town to develop into a significant producer of naval vessels, a shift that was accelerated during World War I and the local yard’s specialisation in submarines. The original iron- and steel-making enterprises closed down after World War II, leaving Vickers shipyard as Barrow’s main industry and employer. Several Royal Navy flagships, the vast majority of its nuclear submarines as well as numerous other naval vessels, ocean liners and oil tankers have been manufactured at the facility. The end of the Cold War and subsequent decrease in military spending saw high unemployment in the town through lack of contracts; despite this, the BAE Systems shipyard remains operational as the UK’s largest by workforce and is undergoing a major expansion associated with the Dreadnought-class submarine programme. Today Barrow is a hub for energy generation and handling. Offshore wind farms form one of the highest concentrations of turbines in the world. Barrow is synonymous with shipbuilding. But this company has had many name changes, ups and downs and produced many innovative products since its launch in the late nineteenth century. From being a firm with a wide shipbuilding and engineering portfolio, able to build, engine and arm submarines, warships and also civilian vessels such as tankers and liners, the shipyard has become a one-product company. However, the submarines that it builds today are of staggering complexity. The first ship launched by the shipyard was the passenger cargo ship, the Duke of Devonshire in 1873. Within a couple of decades the yard had a reputation for innovation that helped it gain contracts for submarines, airships, liners, engines and armaments. Numbers of workers in the shipyard have varied from a high of 31,000 in January 1917 down to a few thousand in the 1990s.
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event highlights Dalton Castle: Open every Saturday until the end of September 2:00pm until 5:00pm Market Open Day with Danny Matthews: Friday 16th August 11:00am until 2:00pm Solfest 2019: Friday 23rd until Monday 26th August Classic Car Rally and Vintage Fun: Saturday 31st August 11:30am until 4:00pm Autumn Arts and Crafts Fair: Sunday 1st September 11:00am until 1:00pm Piel Island Walk: Saturday 7th September 9:00am until 1:00pm The History of Rock: Saturday 28th September 8:00pm until 10:00pm Love Barrow Running Festival: Sunday 6th October 9:00am until 5:00pm Barrow Santa Dash: Saturday 23rd November 1:30pm until 3:30pm Festival Of Transport: Saturday 11th July 2020 10:00am until 3:00pm Barrow BID Super Soapbox Challenge: Sunday 24th May 2020 09.15am until 5.30pm Barrow Carnival Weekend: Saturday 27th Sunday 28th June 2020 12pm until 5.00pm Cumbria Steam Gathering 2020: Saturday July 25th - Sunday July 26th 9:00am until 5:00pm For more updates and further information, please go to: www.thebestof.co.uk/local/barrow-and-furness
8 Barrow Park, Park Ave, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9BJ The award-winning park in Barrow is set in 45 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, renowned for the many trees and ornamental flower beds, it is the perfect setting for a relaxing afternoon enjoying the sunshine. The most iconic feature of Barrow Park is the town’s principal cenotaph; commemorating almost 900 Barrovians who lost their lives in various wars. The memorial is located at the highest point of the park on the site of a late Bronze Age fort offering 360-degree views of Barrow. Facilities on the park include a play area for younger children, miniature railway, crown green bowling, putting, boating, and a state-of-the-art skate facility. The Pavilion Café is open from Easter to October for snacks and refreshments. The Dock Museum, North Road, Barrow in Furness, LA14 2PW Built in an historic graving dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects and information on the social and industrial history of the Furness area and also showcase rolling temporary exhibits too. It’s educational stuff to be sure but it’s well applied across a range of evolving galleries and as such is great resource for those covering industrialisation at school. Smaller types will enjoy taking part in the range of Kiddie Quizzes (with prizes, apparently!) plus there’s a short film show. Furness Abbey, Barrow in Furness, LA13 0PJ Furness Abbey is a really stunning historic ruin with plenty of features to explore, plus a lot of green space around it to run about in and see it from all angles, or to play hide and seek. There is also a historically themed book box available in the Visitor Centre plus extra activities and resources are laid out in the education room during major school holidays. The height of the soaring red sandstone walls will surprise you and you can see why restoration work is being done to stop them sinking into the ground! There is some interesting information to discover in the Visitor Centre, plus there is a small museum, which has medieval treasure on display. There are also many stories and sightings claiming that Furness Abbey is haunted, at least three ghosts have been seen on numerous occasions. Firstly, it is purported that the spirit of a monk has been seen climbing a staircase and possibly walking towards the gatehouse before vanishing into a wall. Another sighting is that of a squire’s daughter. She was known for meeting her lover at the ruined abbey after the Reformation, although one day her partner took a journey out to sea from which he never returned. It is thought that the girl went back to the Abbey every day until her death to take in the site she and her partner once loved, the track she walked is today still known as “My Lady’s Walk”. There have also been many sightings of a white lady, although due to possible conflicting stories, it is unknown whether the White lady and the ghost of the squire’s daughter are the same person or not. Possibly the most famous ghost of Furness Abbey is a headless monk on horseback, who rides underneath the sandstone arch near the Abbey Tavern, the death of this individual is linked to an invasion by the Scots in 1316.
SOUTH WALNEY
Nature Reserve
Wildlife highlights
With stunning views across Morecambe bay, this shingle island reserve is full of interest and a fantastic place for bird watching. South Walney Nature Reserve is home to the only grey seal colony in Cumbria.
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Home to one of the largest gull colonies in Europe, more than 30000 pairs. There are large numbers of breeding Eider ducks, with close views of eggs, nests and chicks from May to July. One of the finest bird-watching sites in Cumbria, with wintering waders and wildfowl plus large numbers of migrants including regular rarities, spring and autumn. Also nationally important for its saline lagoons and coastal flora.
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Walney Island, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria LA14 3YQ • For more info visit www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
Grey seals can be seen at high tide year round at their only haul-out location in Cumbria Breeding eider duck, great black-backed gull, oystercatcher, ringed plover, shelduck In Spring - the time to see courting eider ducks and catch the returning spring migrants- wheatear, willow warbler and sandwich terns. Thrift and sea campion come into flower. In summer - see nesting gulls, eiders, oystercatchers and ringed plovers. Arctic, little and sandwich terns are summer visitors; these agile seabirds can be seen fishing from Sea Hide. Burnet moths and grayling butterflies are on the wing and viper’s bugloss, yellow horned poppy and sea lavender are in flower. In Autumn - catch the flocks of migratory curlew, spotted redshank, redstart and pink-footed geese. In winter - Huge numbers of waders and wildfowl feed and roost around the nature reserve. Throughout the year look out for barn owls, shorteared owls and peregrines and grey seals at high tide.
A warm welcome awaits you... A warm welcome awaits you at this delightful little museum tucked away down the country lanes in the rolling farmland of Furness. April. Bring this advert for adult admissions. a 2 for 1 on
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Reflect on a lifestyle that’s all but forgotten . Because the Gleaston millers seemingly threw very little away their milling, farming and domestic artefacts are here in abundance.
Taste all sorts of deliciousness in the Teashop
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FAMILY FUN! The Custom House The bright airy play facility on the 1st floor of the Custom House is very welcoming with lots of natural light and ventilation. LazerZone is a technologically advanced lazer game; there is no other entertainment experience quite like it! After being briefed by expert marshals kids will be plunged into the semi-darkness of the interactive LazerZone arena for an exciting game where they will be faced with a multi level indoor maze, special effects and themed zones. Suitable for children over 8 only. Askham Outdoor Swimming Pools. For a family day out in the summer take the brood here to these two heated outdoor pools in the pretty Lake District Village of Askham. With a separate kiddies pool for them to play in and also a 20 m long pool for the adults. The pool is surround by 1/2 acre and with a kiosk selling tasty treats. Climbing at Park Leisure Centre They have an excellent climbing wall and boulder wall in their sports hall. You are welcome to come and use it as long as you bring your own equipment and sign their proficient user form. The prices for individual use are for a 45minute session. Booking is not always essential. For proficient climbers only, age matters less than competency, and you must bring your own equipment. So we’re guessing not under six! Swimming at the Park Leisure Centre The Main Pool is a 25m, 6 lane deck pool for developmental and peaceful exercise swimming. But you’ve got kids, so you’re headed for The Leisure Pool! A free form facility with a variable wave machine, cool water cannons and a wicked 20m water slide! Check out the Obliterator session for 8 to 15 year olds at weekends! Your kids can also qualify for the Swimming Competency Award for under 8’s here, this is handy if you’re taking a tribe of them as the supervision ratios are quite strict with un-awarded minors. Dalton Leisure Centre Dalton Leisure Centre’s new poolside Splash Zone for kids has 16 fun features including the overhead tipping buckets, spray rails, giant spraying snake and interactive play panels! Set next to it they have a 20m warm water pool with frog water slide, with a built in shallow paddling pool too.
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WALKING & CYCLING
in Barrow
Shorter rides Day cycle and train trips between Barrow, Ulverston and Grange-over-Sands are popular. Longer rides Barrow is the start of the Walney to Wear (W2W) renumbered May 2012 to National route 70. There are 2 route options,, the original route to Sunderland and the alternative route Walney to Whitby which has been renumbered National route 165. Combine the Walney to Wear (W2W) with the Sea to Sea Cycle Route(C2C), Hadrian’s Cycleway or the Reivers Cycle Routefor a circular ‘coast to coast’ tour. Why not try the Barrow to Coniston cycle route. Barrow is also close to the Cumbria Cycle Way. Tour de Furness The Rotary Club of Furness has been organising the Tour de Furness, charity cycle event since 1995 and has seen the event grow bigger and better every year. Morecambe Bay Cycle Route The Morecambe Bay Cycle Route is a family friendly, long distance route, suitable for entry level touring cyclists and will be no. 700 on the National Cycle Network (NCN). And importantly it is designed so that you'll never be far from a loo, a view or a brew!
Walking Tours Islands of Barrow Walking Festival A five week festival of walks during July, against the stunning backdrop of the Furness Peninsula and featuring the islands of Barrow. Follow ancient trails, greenways and coastal paths exploring the natural and built history of this south western corner of the Lake District and the shores of Morecambe Bay. The festival features walks across the sands of Morecambe Bay to Piel Island. Feet First in Furness weekly short walks are: • 11am Monday – Meet Dalton Tudor Square various routes around old Dalton • 11am Tuesday - Channelside or Ormsgill reservoir walk meet at ASDA • 1.30pm Wednesday – Meet Walney Mill Lane shops - Coastal walk from Earnse Bay • 10.30am Thursday – Meet Greengate Childrens’ Centre - Barrow Public Park Walk
To download an array of walking maps and routes, visit: ww.barrowbc.gov.uk/visitors/walking-leaflets
13 With parts of Barrow-in-Furness being mostly fields, greenery and open land... it’s no surprise that there’s plenty of options for the avid golfer among us. Even if you’re less or not at all experienced around a club, there are options available at every club to have a bit of fun! Barrow Golf Club Rakesmoor Lane, Hawcoat, LA14 4QB Formed in 1921, its elevated position, overlooking the Duddon estuary and with glorious views of the Lakeland mountains, provides a fitting backdrop to this 18 hole, 6200 yard, Par 71, championship golf course.
Bringing Golf to Everyone
The course is designed to provide exciting and challenging golf to test players of all standards. Whether you are a seasoned all year golfer or a casual green fee player, Barrow Golf Club offers friendly and relaxed hospitality to all.
• Pay & Play • • Open to the Public • • Friendly Clubhouse • • Club Hire Available on Request • • Casual Dress Allowed •
Furness Golf Club Central Drive, Walney Island, Cumbria, LA14 3LN Welcome to the Old Links. Founded in 1872, Furness Golf Club is the 3rd oldest links and the 6th oldest golf club in England and probably the best kept golfing secret in the North West. Located on the Furness peninsula, it offers a stunning backdrop of the Lakeland hills and spectacular views across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man. A true links experience that you cannot afford to miss.
“Lancaster’s friendliest golf course & driving range.”
No need to book at
Ashton Golf Centre Telephone: 01524 752221 Ashton with Stodday, Lancaster. LA2 0AJ
It offers a fair but challenging test of golf for all abilities.
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FOOD & DRINK
in Barrow
Eating out in Barrow
There are a wide range of cafes, tea shops and restaurants in Barrow. With fantastic eateries offering international cuisine including Indian, Chinese and Italian, or our very own traditional British favourite… the humble fish and chips! Barrow town centre is gaining a reputation as a great place to enjoy good food and drink. With a range of chain and independent restaurants, coffee shops and cafes and of course, a great handful of pubs and bars. While you’re staying in Barrow, you’ll have a huge range of options providing quality and great value. From simple sandwiches and take-aways, to award winning pie shops, cafes and restuarants like Red Pepper Cafe which serves up a host of food, all made from plants! Barrow will satisfy your appetite on a budget that is right for you. You will be spoilt for choice in an evening, when many local bars and restaurants open their doors. Food from around the world including, Thai, Indian, Chinese, Mexican and American is all available within the Town Centre.
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Nightlife in Barrow
Barrow’s nightime economy has evolved over the past few years and a visit to Barrow now provides a diverse range of nightime entertainment, pubs and clubs. The Duke of Edinburgh hosts regular comedy nights on a Thursday and many local pubs put on live music throughout the week and on weekends. With a rich history of local music, Barrow is a fantastic place to enjoy an array of musical talent. Manhattan is the largest nightclub in Barrow with two bars under one roof, playing different music to suit everybody’s tastes. South Cumbria’s biggest and most iconic nightclub plays host to some of the biggest tracks from past, present and future with resident and guest DJs regularly entertaining partygoers till the early hours. After a busy day of work or pleasure, the Aspire Bar in the Imperial Hotel provides the perfect setting to unwind. Whether you desire a long drink, a continental beer, a refined wine or celebratory champagne, your tastes are well and truly catered for. Cocktail lovers can savour the delights of an extensive menu devised by their resident mixologist – from classic Cosmopolitans to modern Mojitos. Barrow’s pubs and clubs offer great value drinking in a relaxed atmosphere. Whatever night you are staying in Barrow, you will find a friendly and welcoming place to meet your needs.
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BARROW shopping As befits the largest town in Cumbria, Barrow Town Centre is home to national high street retailers on Dalton Road and Portland Walk including M&S and Debenhams. There is also a myriad of local independent specialist shops to browse, CafĂŠ and Coffee shops. You will find the big names in Portland Walk and along Dalton Road. Cavendish Street, Scott Street, Buccleuch Street, Portland Walk Arcade, Crellin Street and Rawlinson Street offer a wide variety of independent retailers offering exceptional value, variety and personal service. Cavendish Street and Scott Street brim with outlets offering those sought after designer labels and is the place to shop for that special unique gift or must have item for any fashion conscious shopper's wardrobe. A short stroll from the Town Centre are the retail parks at Cornerhouse Park, Hindpool Park, Cornmill Park and Hollywood Park. Barrow has a large selection of supermarkets including Tesco Extra, Morrison, ASDA, Aldi and Marks and Spencer.
Barrow Market Hall is so much more than a place to shop... Award winning Barrow Market Hall is one of the largest indoor markets in Cumbria. With a wealth of over 55 independent businesses all under one roof. Barrow Market offers excellent choice, value for money and a great customer service. There is something for everyone in Barrow Market Hall. Barrow Market Hall has resident owls each market day at Oscar’s Nest. No trip is complete without a visit to see the owls. INDOOR OPENING TIMES: Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat 9am - 5pm OUTDOOR MARKET OPENING TIMES: Wed, Fri and Sat 9am - 5pm BANK HOLIDAYS: CLOSED 01229 876555 | wwwbarrowbc.gov.uk/markets @BarrowMarketOfficial
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PIEL ISLAND
Situated on the tip of the Furness Peninsula, Piel Island is a jewel that the traveller can stumble across and be won over forever, by this charming little fifty acre island. For it has a King, a Castle and a Pub, all steeped in history waiting to be discovered by you. Accessible only via a small boat ferry, this 14th century fortress was built by the Abbot of Furness to guard Barrow-in-Furness against pirates and Scots raiders. Lambert Simnel, pretender to Henry VII’s throne, landed here in 1487. The massive keep, inner and outer baileys and the towered curtain walls are still standing. By 1537, when Furness Abbey was dissolved, the castle was in a ruinous state. The Island was given to Barrow Corporation in 1918, and the Castle came into state guardianship in 1919. Piel Castle stands on a low mound of clay at the highest point of the Island. It consists of a keep, with inner and outer baileys, each surrounded by a ditch, and with towers at three corners. The Ship Inn is open for fine traditional ales from local breweries, beers, wines and spirits to quench the thirsty traveller. Chef’s Steve and Nicola will delight the most discerning palette, with local line caught fish, fresh game and the meat is both born and raised on Piel or sourced from local Cumbrian farms. The view from the beer garden extends over Barrow up to the Lake District’s forbidding Black Combe, around a panoply of hills to the Old Man of Coniston, down to the long sweep of the Fylde coast and all the way to the Blackpool Tower. There’s no doubting the island has an effect on people. The normally sure-footed William Wordsworth, for example, was driven to something approaching doggerel after just a month spent in a house with a view of Piel (or Pile as it was known then): “I was thy neighbour once, though rugged Pile!/Four summer weeks I dwelt in sight of thee:/I saw thee every day! and all the while/Thy Form was sleeping on a glassy sea.” It is possible to walk to Piel from Snab point, Walney island, for about four hours every day at low tide but do consult locals first before attempting the crossing. Alternatively, guide and nature expert John Murphy will take groups across. 01229 473746.
Dalton-in-Furness
From ancient capital to mining community, Dalton-in-Furness has seen great changes throughout its long history. In medieval times Dalton was the administrative centre of Furness, with strong links to nearby Furness Abbey. The atmospheric ruins of this once immensely wealthy abbey now stand as a poignant reminder of the considerable influence held by the Cistercian order before the Abbey’s dissolution in the 1530’s. The 14th-century Pele tower, now known as Dalton Castle, stands almost hidden by surrounding buildings. It was built around 1330-36 to provide a place of refuge for the monks of nearby Furness Abbey against Scottish raiders. Over the centuries it has served as both prison and court, and whilst being extensively altered inside, retains its original features outside. It is now owned by the National Trust. Not far from Dalton Castle is the red sandstone church of St Mary which was designed by the celebrated Victorian architects Paley and Austin, and which is one of their most spectacular buildings. In the graveyard lies George Romney (1734-1804), the famous portrait painter who was born in the town. Many examples of his work may be seen at Abbot Hall in Kendal. There are many interesting buildings in Dalton in and around the Market Place, such as the unique cast-iron shop-front of No 51 Market Place. There is an elegant Victorian drinking fountain, with fluted columns supporting a dome of open iron-work. Nearby is the market cross and slabs of stone used for fish drying in the 19th century. About a mile out of the town in the Lake District’s only zoological park, South Lakes Wild Animal Park, which is recognised as one of Europe’s leading conservation zoos’. Here you will find hold both Amur and Sumatran Tigers, the biggest and smallest tigers left in the world.
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24 Ulverston was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Ulvrestun, deriving from an Old Norse family name Úlfarr meaning ‘wolf warrior’ and tun meaning ‘farm’ or ‘homestead’. This gives rise to the presence of a wolf on the town’s coat of arms. Other variations of the name recorded throughout history include Oluestonam (1127), and Uluereston (1189). Much of Cumbria, being in the hands of the Scots at the time, is not mentioned in the Doomsday Book. At that time Ulverston was in the county of Lancashire, only becoming part of Cumbria as late as 1974. On 11th September,1280, the town was granted a Market Charter by King Edward I during his visit to Carlisle. This gave authority for a market to be held in Ulverston every Thursday with an annual fair each September. This important event in Ulverston’s history is still celebrated every year during September’s Charter Festival. The granting of a Market Charter was of great significance to the town and Ulverston enjoyed significant growth in its economy and status. As with much of this area, the town was a popular target for raids by the rampaging Scots under Robert the Bruce, but despite being burned down twice during the early 14th century, Ulverston continued to prosper. Today Ulverston remains a bustling market town serving the Peninsula and providing employment through the many industries based here. The Market Place is still the centre of life in the town and modern Ulverston retains its old-world appearance with many colourful houses and quaint cobbled streets leading from the square. Alongside the weekly Thursday and Saturday markets you’ll find unique shops and cafes, cosy country pubs,
farmers’ markets and food fairs. Ulverston also hosts a wide range of events and festivals and is pleased to welcome visitors from all over the world. This unusual bond between history and modernity is also apparent in the oldest building in the town. The busy Parish Church of St Mary, which dates back from 1111, still shows traces of the early Norman church. Famous Sons of Ulverston As well as Sir John Barrow and George Fox, there are other famous former residents of Ulverston. Lord Norman Birkett was a British judge during the Nuremberg Trials after World War II. Prestigious Victoria Crosses were awarded to Private Harry Christian (World War I), Frank Jefferson (World War II) and Basil Weston (World War II), all former residents of Ulverston. The town’s most famous son Stan Laurel who, in partnership with Oliver Hardy, became one of the most famous comedy duos in the 20th century. A bronze life-size statue of Laurel and Hardy and a museum dedicated to Laurel and Hardy can be found in the town. Arthur Stanley Jefferson was born in his grandparents’ house on 16 June 1890 at 3 Argyle Street, Ulverston, Cumbria. He had two brothers and a sister. Laurel first appeared with his future partner, Oliver Hardy, in The Lucky Dog (1921), which was filmed in 1919, but not released until 1921. He visited Ulverston in 1947 when he appeared on the Coronation Hall Balcony with Oliver Hardy. He died in America on 23 February 1965, aged 74.
Ulverston
BRAMBLES Home Interiors and Rustic Gifts
Let us Inspire You With Two Floors of Beautiful Gifts you’ll find the Perfect Item for your Home or for Someone Special 50 Market Street, ULVERSTON 01229 581621
www.BramblesCountryCorner.co.uk
BESPOKE
PICTURE
FRAMING
We are an independant picture framers and gift gallery based in Ulverston in the South Lakes. We stock a range of unique and affordable gifts, many produced locally. original art ceramics
prints
soaps
cards
fused glass
Jewellery ornaments
www.tpframework.com T: 01229 343214 9 King Street, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7DZ
The World Famous
Laurel and Hardy Museum Now located in the main auditorium of the 1930’s Roxy Cinema building, our new expansion allows plenty of space to browse. Join us as we follow the story of Stan, from his early life in Ulverston, to the North East, Glasgow and finally Hollywood where he teams up with Oliver Hardy to form the worlds best loved comedy duo. Laurel and Hardy film shows all day, pictures, personal items, kids quiz and colouring. Cafe serving tea, coffee and cold drinks. Disabled access. Friendly dogs allowed. NEW OPENING TIMES: 1st April - 1st Oct 7 days a week 10:00 - 17:00 (last entry 16:30) 2nd Oct - 31st March times vary, please call or check website.
Laurel and Hardy MuseuM The Roxy • Brogden Street • Ulverston • LA12 7AH Tel: 01229 582292 Email: laurelandhardymuseum@gmail.com or visit our website: www.laurel-and-hardy.co.uk
27 There’s always things to do in in Ulverston, the festival town of South Lakeland, whether it’s Flag Fortnight, the Lantern Procession or the Dickensian Festival. An outdoor market is held every Thursday and Saturday, when the town crier is in town. Special events combine with independent shops, cosy pubs, traditional markets and cultural hotspots. Add in the colourfully rendered houses, cobbled streets and inviting side alleys and you’ll find enough in Ulverston to keep you enthralled for days. It also has its own leisure centre where you can enjoy a whole range of sports and activities! Ulverston is the birthplace of Stan Laurel and to celebrate this, the town houses the world’s only Laurel and Hardy Museum. There’s also a Laurel and Hardy statue in County Square, outside the Coronation Hall, a fine theatre which presents a variety of plays, concerts and events. You’ll also find a cinema in Ulverston town centre, The Roxy Cinema is a traditional family cinema with over 300 seats in an Art Deco auditorium. It has one of the largest CinemaScope screens in Cumbria. The Sir John Barrow Monument stands on Hoad Hill overlooking Ulverston and Morecambe Bay. It was erected in 1850 as a tribute to Sir John Barrow, a naval administrator and traveller born in Ulverston. This distinctive landmark, modelled on an earlier version of the Eddystone Lighthouse, is now open to the public whenever the flag is flying on top of the Hill. Climb up and enjoy the view. Conishead Priory, just outside Ulverston, is home to one of the largest Buddhist Communities in Europe. The Buddhist Temple and historic mansion are set in 70 acres of woodlands and gardens on the shores of Morecambe Bay. Another nearby attraction is Gleaston Water Mill, an 18th Century water corn mill with original wooden gearing and milling artefacts.
Ford Park is a perfect place for families, with a playground, restored Victorian kitchen garden, cafe and bistro to enjoy. The Park is a nine-acre green space with open fields, woodland and mature gardens surrounding the Grade II listed buildings. There is a state-of-the-art Natural Playground, Nature Trail with Butterfly Mound and Woodland Walkway and an entry level Orienteering Course. The mature gardens, orchard and Kitchen Garden have been tended by volunteers over the years to bring them back to somewhere near their former glory. This has been a labour of love which continues to this day. Gleaston Water Mill The Mill and adjacent buildings have been restored by the owners, Mike and Vicky Brereton, to provide public access to a working water corn mill, Dusty Miller’s tea shop, Pig’s Whisper Country Store, and a converted pig sty – now a holiday cottage. South Lakes Safari Zoo is a 51-acre zoo established in 1994 by David Gill, and located in Cumbria, England. Named as such after its proximity to the Lake District it lies entirely within the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness on the outskirts of Dalton. The Birkrigg stone circle is a Bronze Age stone circle on Birkrigg Common, two miles south of Ulverston in the English county of Cumbria. It dates to between 1700 and 1400 BC
Things to do!
Together with our bar snacks we serve a two or three course lunch Wednesday to Saturday - a traditional Sunday lunch choice of starters mains puds and coffee £17.95.
Vintage antique interiors & jewellery, Beautiful Moon and Tweadmill blankets, throws, and traditional toys.
Monday and Tuesday and all week open from 5.30 for our early Bird 5.30 to 6.30 or the a la carte till 8 o’clock. Fish chips and a pud for £12.95 Fridays and steak night Saturday along with our early bird and a la carte. On the lovely Summer days (and Nights) enjoy sitting in our beautiful award winning gardens overlooking Morecambe bay and on cooler nights in the lounge in front of the log fire. Booking a table is always advisable as the restaurant can get very busy
Main Street, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria. LA11 6DP Telephone: 015395 32567
GRANGE-OVER-SANDS
29 The town of Grange-Over-Sands developed in the Victorian era from a small fishing village, and the arrival of the railway made it a popular seaside resort on the north side of Morecambe Bay, across the sands from Morecambe. The ‘over-Sands’ suffix was added in the late 19th or early 20th century by the local vicar, who was fed up with his post going to Grange in Borrowdale near Keswick. The clean, sea air was believed to be of benefit to tuberculosis sufferers, and in 1891 one of the first sanatoriums in the country was established at Meathop. Not only was the air believed to have a therapeutic effect but also the local spring water. Above the town is Hampsfield Fell (generally abbreviated to Hampsfell), crowned by ‘Hampsfell Hospice’, a sturdy limestone tower monument offering shelter to the rain-drenched walker, as well as the finest viewpoint of all the foothills of the outlying southern Lakeland fells. On the roof, a large compass pointer and list of peaks identify the greater and lesser landmarks in the magnificent panorama. On a clear day, you can see for miles across Morecambe Bay, Lancaster and Heysham.
The town features a traffic-free promenade, ornamental gardens, a duck pond, golf courses, brass band concerts and vantage points for bird watching are just some of the many attractions on offer. The shop fronts still retain their Edwardian appearance with many shops selling local produce. The estuary and the countryside around Grange are fascinating places for nature enthusiasts. A tremendous range of birds can be seen, and there are several nature reserves and sites of special scientific interest. Grange has some of the finest parks and gardens on the Cumbrian coast, the ornamental gardens has a lake with many water birds. Grange-over-Sands has a railway station on the Furness line designed, along with many others on the line, by the Lancaster architects firm of Sharpe, Paley and Austin. According to Nikolaus Pevsner, the clock tower is the best building in Grange-over-Sands. It was put up in 1912, in the style of Manchester architect Edgar Wood, with diagonal buttresses, a small band of bell openings, and a short octagonal spire.
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Walking and Cycling
WALKING ROUTES
CYCLING ROUTES
Windermere
Western Shore of Windermere
My First Fell - Bowness Family walk This is a delightful walk, suitable for families from the busy hub of Bowness-on-Windermere to the summit of Brantfell. It’s a steep (in places) two and a half hours walk but the views are outstanding from the top. The pace is slow and steady to accommodate little legs.
There are 3 miles of traffic free cycle paths and a further couple of miles of very quiet roads south of Wray Castle on the western side of Windermere. The best thing about this route however, is that you can turn it into a real mini-adventure by catching the Windermere Bike Boat from the eastern shore of the lake. As the name cunningly suggests, this is a boat that only carries cyclists and their bikes. It runs from May half term to the end of the summer holidays (daily during holidays and weekends in term time).
Grasmere, Rydal and Ambleside This glacial u-shaped valley lies at the very heart of the Lake District. Both Grasmere and Ambleside attract the crowds but you don’t have to walk far to experience peace and quiet on the slopes of the surrounding fells. The area is associated with Wordsworth and visitors from around the world flock to his former homes at Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount. The 16th century Rydal Hall features The Grot, a tiny summerhouse framing a view of a tumbling waterfall.
Low Furness Ride Starting in Ulverston this ride is just over 12 miles ride and a great way to discover the beauty of Cumbria’s landscape, taking you through the rich pastureland of Low Furness. The route also passes the remains of 12th century Furness Abbey before entering the maritime town of Barrow-in-Furness.
Coniston
Kendal to Grange-Over-Sands
The legacy of mining and quarrying on the fellsides, pastoral farming on lower ground, woodland industries, and the busy village of Coniston, all come together in this striking and characterful working landscape. William Wordsworth, England’s famous poet, went to Grammar School in the lovely village of Hawkshead. There’s much to learn about the rich industrial heritage of the area. We’re developing new walks to bring this fascinating past to life through our walk leaders.
Taking you from Kendal, the ‘Gateway to the Lake District’, this 15 mile route travels to the Edwardian seaside resort of Grange-over-Sands, with views across to the Arndale and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Workington to Cockermouth This 12 mile ride includes lovely views of the River Derwent and a lovely off road stretch towards the end of the route that begins at pretty Camerton. You finish at Workington Harbour. The route also takes you past Wordsworth House and Garden, the birthplace of romantic poet William and his sister Dorothy.
31 Take time to visit this medieval village, which has won numerous Cumbria in Bloom and Britain In Bloom awards. It’s also fascinating to explore the limestone pavements and surrounding landscape that reaches out to meet the sands of Morecambe Bay on the edge of the Furness Peninsula. Offering stunning views of the South Lakeland District fells and countryside, Cartmel has grown up around its famous 12th Century medieval Priory Church. It is a special place where ancient history and tradition mingle effortlessly with the present day. Although steeped in history, Cartmel is not trapped in time and the village offers today’s visitors many modern surprises in the form of fine quality attractions, shops, eateries and places to stay. Around the village square you will discover a delightful assortment of genuine 16th - 18th century buildings providing, as they have for centuries, friendly inns, well stocked shops and private dwellings. Described recently by Chris Evans as a ‘Thimble full of diamonds’, Cartmel has just been awarded numerous prizes at Cumbria in Bloom 2014. The village has more recently become known as the “home of sticky toffee pudding”. This can be purchased in various sizes from the Cartmel Village Shop. Its racecourse hosts popular meetings two or three times a year, traditionally in Whit Week. Against the backdrop of the beautiful English Lake District, Cartmel Races rekindles the spirit of the original steeplechases. The three-day May racemeeting actually takes place over five days – allowing a day off for racegoers to enjoy the Lake District countryside in between each day at the races. The racegoers arrive so early in the day and leave so late that, unlike most racecourses, there isn’t time to clear up and turn the racecourse around for consecutive days racing. The 2018 fixture list has been published and the new season commences with an additional day on Saturday, when Simply Red will be playing after the final race. The Louis Roederer Restaurant, located in the grandstand, makes an excellent venue for private functions, meetings and events. The surrounding parkland is regularly used by Clubs and Associations for camping - See more at: http://cartmel-racecourse.co.uk
Cartmel
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Bowness & WINDERMERE
The linked towns of Bowness-on-Windermere and Windermere are just over one mile apart, both close to the shores of the beautiful Lake Windermere and at the the very heart of the Lake District. Bowness (as it is most often called) lies actually on the banks of the lake, whereas Windermere lies just half a mile from their lake. Thanks to the popularity of the lake and the popularity of both towns, their mutual growth has led them to become one large settlement although they are distinct towns with two distinguishable town centres. Bowness is the older of the two towns, with the ancient parish church of St Martin being built in 1483, although it’s thought that this was on an older foundation. During the 19th century, Bowness grew from a small fishing village to a town living almost entirely off tourism and holiday homes, as it does today. Windermere as a town only came into existence in the 19th century, it earlier being called Birthwaite prior to the arrival of the Kendal and Windermere Railway, when the town took the name it is known by today. Windermere is today still the area’s main railway station and offers train and bus connections to the surrounding areas as well as Manchester, Manchester Airport and the West Coast Main Line. Shopping in Bowness and Windermere If you’re looking for bustling shopping centres packed with high street names, then Bowness and Windermere are not for you. However, if you love small, unique and individual shops, then you’re in for a treat. From artisan food makers to gifts, antiques and collectables, the two towns are a delight to explore. As you may expect being close to the lake and the Cumbrian fells, shops selling outdoor supplies and water sport equipment are well represented in both towns. For those looking for a more traditional shopping experience with high street brands, the town of Kendal to the south of both towns has a bustling high street and several shopping centres.
33 For such a small town, Bowness has lots of restaurants, pubs and bars. The Village Inn is a particular highlight in Bowness and it’s not surprising that it has been the recipient of numerous awards. Just moments from the lake and at the very heart of Bowness, visitors are assured a warm and friendly welcome as well as top quality food. Open from 10am till late, it’s family friendly during the day, converting into a vibrant bar and eatery at night. It really is a must-visit when in Bowness. Windermere too has its fair share of eating and drinking establishments, the most famous being The Pig. As the name might suggest, The Pig specialises in all things pork all sourced locally and prepared fresh to order. It’s not just pork though, and all tastes are catered for in their excellent menu. Open early until late, this cosy bar and restaurant is at the very heart of the village and has a fantastic selection of local ales, wines and spirits. Tapios, a little restaurant full of atmosphere, taste and friends. Homemade, authentic Tapas with carefully sourced ingredients and complemented with Spanish Beers, Ciders and Wines. My Little Tapas Place, where the Spanish saying ‘Mi Casa es Su Casa” My House is Your House goes.
Passionate about food Our small group of restaurants cater for the discerning diner throughout the day. We open for breakfast, a great breakfast, freshly cooked and served, weather permitting, ‘al fresco’ yes, all our cafes have outside space, at Backbarrow you can sit on the terrace over looking the Riven Leven. Morning coffee and fantastic scones, our scones are made by our chefs, in our kitchens, several times a day. Our coffee is amazing from traditional filter to espresso, lattes and flat white, you will not be disappointed, a great range of teas are also offered. For something more substantial join us for lunch from sharing platters to the more traditional lunchtime favourites – oh! And don’t forget our sandwiches made with split tin farmhouse thick white or wholemeal bread with a mouth-watering selection of fillings. You won’t find a better place to stop for afternoon tea, we offer a great selection of cakes and traybakes from the counter or you can choose our set afternoon tea for two!
www.cafeambio.co.uk.
Ings Village
Lakeland Motor Museum
Cafe Ambio, Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Cafe Ambio, Ings Village, Newby Bridge, Cumbria. LA12 8TA Windermere. LA8 9PY Telephone: 01539 821383 Telephone: 01539 530448
AWARD WINNING BARBERS
TMP BARBERSHOP OF THE YEAR 2018
Kickback, relax and unwind in this stunning wood clad haven that offers an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of modern day life. Situated in Windermere, in the heart of the stunning Lake District. SERVICES INCLUDE • Hot Towel Cutthroat Shaves • Beard Trim & Sculpting • Latest Trends in Cuts
• Facemasks • Shoe Shining service • Wedding Parties catered for • Pensioner rates
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Astley Park,
The Auction Mart, Crooklands, Cafe Ambio, Astley Park, Nr Kendal, Cumbria. LA7 7FP Chorley, Lancashire. PR7 1XA Telephone: 01257 276891 Telephone: 015395 66230
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Entertainment lovers certainly aren’t shortchanged in both Bowness and Windermere, despite their small size. Bowness is home to the Old Laundry Theatre, a 250 seat ‘theatre in the round’ establishment. Every season, since the Theatre opened in 1992, the theatre has hosted Sir Alan Ayckbourn’s latest play on its world premier tour straight from Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre. It has also hosted a plethora of famous names from Alan Carr and Jenny Eclair to Victoria Wood and Sue Perkins. Bowness is also host to the Royalty Cinema. This is a three screen cinema that offers the latest releases as well a diverse range of less commercial films. Two of the screens are set up for the modern-day cinema experience whereas Screen 1 is in the original auditorium with its 1930s ambience and 400 seats in stalls and circle. Thanks to both Bowness and Windermere’s central location in the Lake District National Park, all of the area’s fells and other lakes are within easy reach. Both towns make the perfect base for walkers or cyclists who wish to explore the wider Lake District and are well catered for in both towns. It’s the lake however that is the big draw for many people who visit these two towns and as well as simply enjoying the ambience and views of the lake, there are a wide range of activities and watersports that people can get involved in. Have the perfect day out with a Windermere Lake Cruise. No matter where you start your journey, be it Ambleside, Bowness, Brockhole or Lakeside Pier, you’ll be treated to stunning views of mountain scenery, secluded bays and the many wooded islands.
Things to do with the kids Children are well catered for in the Bowness and Windermere areas. As well as the countless activities down by the lakeside, there are other options too. Older children may enjoy Crags Adventures, that offer kids the chance to take part in ghyll scrambling/canyoning, abseiling and rock climbing. Treetop Nets in nearby Ambleside is well worth a visit too for children over 4. Let your kids enjoy this unique experience that will leave them feeling like they’re playing in the clouds! The nets are suspended up to nine metres off the ground and in the tree canopy of giant oak trees. The nets are completely safe, and they’ll have stunning views of the surrounding countryside when you’re on them. Bowness is also host to the World of Beatrix Potter. A vibrant family attraction, it brings to life all 23 enchanting stories in a magical recreation of the beautiful Lake District countryside. The exhibition features favourite characters from the famous books including Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggy-winkle.
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GRIZEDALE
forest
Grizedale Forest has something for everyone, from having a walk through the forest to flying through the trees on a zip wire. We aslo have a number of events throughtout the year so check our our events page. GoApe Adventures With 3 Tree Top adventures and Forest Segways on site it provides activities for all ages from 6+ upwards. Makes a perfect day out for team days out, birthday parties & school trips. Find out more at goape.co.uk Winter Opening: Open November Weekends. closed December & January Open February Half Term Open weekends in March. Open Daily from March 21st, Half Term and Summer Holidays. Term Time (closed Tuesdays). Grizedale Mountain Bike Hire You will find Premium bikes for the North Face Mountain Bike Trail, standard mountain bikes, childrens bikes, tag-a-longs, trailers and if you’re not feeling that enthusiastic have a look at our electric bikes! With over 200 bikes available for hire we can cater for all abilities for you to explore our forest cycle trails. Clothing, spares or bike accessories are also available in our shop. Visit Grizedale Mountain Bikes website for more info, prices & to book online. Grizedale Cafe Our fantastic cafe must be one of the best places to eat and relax in the Lake District. The cafe offers a variety of hot meals and salads, childrens’ meals, sandwiches, soups and cakes with a wide range of teas and coffees. There is also a range of takeway snacks available from the “hatch” if you don’t have time to sit down to eat and drink.
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Orienteering On Foot - Map reading challenges for children, families, beginners and experts. We have 3 suggested courses: 2km, 3km & 4.2km. Waterproof maps are available to purchase in the Visitor Information for £2. Adventure Play Area Our amazing adventure play area is great for kids to burn off any excess energy. Situated just below the courtyard, there is plenty to keep them occupied. There are picnic benches and undercover seating close by. Running Grizedale offers miles of scenic route options from fast hill climbs on rough terrain to gentler gravel paths that are traffic free with stunning views. Follow our existing bike or walking routes or explore the forest and set your own goals with the help of our trail map. Horse Riding We have miles of bridleways and forest roads around Grizedale Forest for you to explore. With breathtaking views you’l find there are trails to suit eveyone.
C I R T C E EL
fun
Set in Grizedale Forest with nearly 40 miles of off-road tracks & trails, enjoy the fun of electric bikes a great way to see the beautiful Lakeland landscape whatever your abilities. Tag-alongs, trailers and children’s bikes available too for a fun-filled family day out.
*minimum age to ride electric bikes is 14 years
BIKE HIRE
ELECTRIC BIKES
MOUNTAIN BIKES WORKSHOP SHOP
For all the family
Grizedale Mountain Bikes, Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre, Nr Hawkshead, Cumbria LA22 0QJ
01229 860335
or book online at www.grizedalemountainbikes.co.uk
Kapadokya restaurant
Kapadokya Turkish Restaurant “The best Turkish meal we have had outside of Turkey itself”
We are a family run restaurant, combining our experiences to bring our customers the best Mediterranean dishes in the area. With our knowledge and passion for what we do, our reviews say it all, Kapadokya is the best place to taste real Mediterranean cuisine right here in Barrow! Our lunch menu offers 2 courses for only £6.90 per person as well as boasting a range of choices on our main menu throughout the day.
Eating in discount
20% off for NHS, Fire Service, and BAE staff between 3pm - 11pm everyday. 20% off for everybody between 3pm - 11pm Sunday & Monday
Delivery
Sunday - Thursday (Delivery & Collection) Minimum order: £15 Delivery charge: £2
Opening Times
Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 11:00pm Sunday: 3:00pm - 10:30pm (Kitchen closes 10:30pm)
Collection
20% discount on collection Friday - Saturday is collection only
Unit 1, 9 Dalton Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1HY (01229) 824848 / 835544