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The Dock Museum

The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PW

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About

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).

The museum is free with opening hours of 11-4pm Wednesday to Sunday.

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)
Day	Times
Monday - Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday - Sunday	11:00	- 16:00

* Open Wed-Sun from 11am to 4pm
Last admission: 3.30pm

Facilities

Other

Designated quiet times
Facilities for assistance dogs
Single level / Step-free

Booking & Payment Details

Cash Point
Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Catering

On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site

Children

Baby changing facilities

Groups

Facilities for educational visits
Guided tours for groups

Parking

Free Parking

Property Facilities

Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Gift shop
Passenger lift
Public toilets
Smoking not allowed

Site Features

Welcome Host

Target Markets

Coach parties accepted

Access Information

PARKING

Designated accessible parking: Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable.

Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance: There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.

BUILDING ENTRANCE

Step-free entrance: There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.

ACCESS TO KEY AREAS

Step-free access to all or most areas: There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available.

RESTAURANT / DINING ROOM / BAR

Dietary requirements catered for: A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements.

Table service as standard or on request: Table service is available as standard or on request.

Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet: There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.

GENERAL

Assistive listening system: There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.

Designated quiet space or room: A designated quiet space or room is available.

Emergency alarm with flashing lights: There is an emergency alarm with flashing lights, to alert deaf guests to a fire or other emergency scenario.

Emergency evacuation plan for disabled people: Personal or General Emergency Evacuation Plans are in place for disabled customers.

Enclosed outdoor area: There is an enclosed outdoor area for customer use.

Facilities for assistance dogs: Facilities are available for assistance dogs e.g. water bowls, toilet area, within the grounds of the venue or nearby.

Map / floorplan showing accessibility facilities: A map or floorplan showing accessibility facilities is available.

Seating at regular intervals: Seating is available at regular intervals.

Tactile signage: Tactile signage is available. This may include Braille.

Wheelchair-accessible viewing area: A wheelchair-accessible viewing area with step-free access is available providing an optimal vantage-point to view performances, presentations or activities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional detailed accessibility information:Sensory packs available for use in the Museum, Free of charge. Tours can be designed for user / group needs. Contact DockDutyManager@barrowbc.gov.uk with any questions or improvements we can make. The Dock Museum were honoured to win the 2025 Cumbria Tourism award for Accessibility and Inclusion. Please contact us for any specific needs, requirements or suggestions.

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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Awards

Cumbria Awards Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
Regional and Miscellaneous Cumbria Tourism Awards 2025 - Winner 2025

Map & Directions

Map Link

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Road Directions

Enter Barrow from the A590 or A5087 and follow the brown and white tourist signs

Public Transport Directions

The Dock Museum is a 20 minute walk from Barrow railway station (go down Abbey Road, turn right onto Hindpool Road by the Custom House and walk to the next roundabout and then turn left onto North Road and keeping walking till you get to the Dock Museum).

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