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    Experience Culture in Furness

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Experience Culture in Furness

The Furness Peninsula is steeped in heritage and culture. A must visit is Barrow’s Dock Museum. Telling the story of how the region rose to play a significant role in the industrial and defence future of Britain, the museum is also home to a wealth of local artefacts.

Meanwhile, nearby Furness Abbey is a fine example of Britain’s monastic past.  The ruins are one of the most impressive in the UK with the on-site visitor centre housing centuries of historical artefacts.

For a memorable night out The Forum is the place to be, where from 2024, the venue has signed a three-year deal with the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra to bring spectacular performances to the town.


This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and supported by Westmorland and Furness Council.

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and supported by Westmorland and Furness Council.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

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    The Dock Museum

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

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    01229 876400

    dockmuseum@barrowbc.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    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. The museum is a great day out for all with a popular playground, attractive Channelside walks, cafe…

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  2. Theatre Seats at The Forum in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
    Theatre Seats at The Forum in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
    The Forum

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    The Forum, 28 Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1HH

    Telephone

    01229 820000

    ghetreed@barrowbc.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    You will find a diverse range of events and activities at The Forum, as we again aim to bring exciting entertainment to Barrow-in-Furness. There should be something for everyone during the current season and we are very proud to welcome…

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    Exterior and Grounds of Furness Abbey in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
    Furness Abbey

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    Furness Abbey, Manor Rd, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0PJ

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    01229 823420

    customers@english-heritage.org.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    Now a ruin, Furness Abbey was once the second most powerful Cistercian monastery in Britain, after Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire.

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    Lake District Music Summer Festival

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    Cumbria

    Telephone

    01539 266200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Lake District Music - Summer Festival - 1 - 10 August 2025.

    For 40 years the world’s finest classical musicians have performed in the stunning surroundings of the Lake District. Every summer they head to Cumbria for a festival like no other in this…

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  5. Performer singing at an event held by BarrowFull in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
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    BarrowFull

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    Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1HH

    Telephone

    07840 730 521

    info@barrowfull.org.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    BarrowFull is an arts organisation led by Barrow-based partners with the aim of increasing participation in the arts. We work with the people of Barrow, enabling creative experiences to happen across the town including a vibrant programme of public…

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  6. Royal Northern Sinfonia - Ulverston International Music Festival
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    Royal Northern Sinfonia - Ulverston International Music Festival
    Arethusa Quartet - Ulverston International Music Festival. Photo: Sarah Wijzenbee
    Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain - Ulverston International Music Festival
    Choral Concert at Cartmel Priory
    Love's Sweet Passion - Ulverston International Music Festival
    Nicholas Daniel Recital - Ulverston International Music Festival
    Last Round - Ulverston International Music Festival. Photo: Stefan Bremer.
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    Jennifer Pike - Ulverston International Music Festival. Photo:Arno
    Animato Quartet - Ulverston International Music Festival. Photo:Sarah Wijzenbeek
    Ulverston International Music Festival

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    info@ulverstonmusicfestival.co.uk

    Ulverston International Music Festival - more than classical. From 30 May - 8 June 2024, in our beautiful corner of the Lake District.

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