Visitor attractions and information for
Broughton in Furness
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Lakes Wild Animal Park, Dalton in Furness, Cumbria - Tel: 01229 466086 Europe's Top Tiger Conservation Centre, with a unique
safari on foot with many animals wandering free in natural surroundings.
About 9 miles south of
Broughton in Furness. |
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Barrow-in-Furness
- Furness Abbey, Tel 01229 823420 Furness Abbey was one of the
richest Cistercian monasteries in England, exceeded only by Fountains
Abbey in Yorkshire. The red sandstone remains are in the care
of English Heritage. About 13 miles south of Broughton in Furness. |
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Steam yacht Gondola, Pier Cottage, Coniston,
Cumbria Tel: 015394 41288 - The National Trust owned "Gondola"
is a re-built elegant coal - fired steam yacht providing the
most wonderful, nostalgic sailing experience. It operates a seven
day service running from Coniston Pier to Brantwood jetty with
round trips of approximately 45 minutes carrying up to 86 passengers
on each trip. Launched in 1859, Gondola evokes the splendour
and luxury of the Victorian era where passengers can enjoy the
stunning backdrop provided by the Coniston Fells and its majestic
lake. About 19 miles northeast of Broughton in Furness. |
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Laurel
& Hardy Museum, 4c Upper Brook Street, Ulverston LA12 7BQ
Tel: 01229 582292 - Ulverstons most famous son is Stan Laurel, born on
16th June 1890. The comedians' lives are celebrated in a mind-boggling
collection of memorabilia believed to be the largest in the world,
including letters, photographs, personal items and furniture.
A large extension gives ample room to browse and a small cinema
shows films and documentaries all day. Disabled persons have
full access. About 8 miles
southwest of Broughton in Furness. |
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Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass,
Cumbria. Tel: 01229 717171. The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
runs for seven-miles from the coastal village of Ravenglass in
the Western Lake District to Dalegarth station and visitor centre
in Eskdale. About 10 miles
8 miles north of Broughton in Furness.. |
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Hoad
Monument, Ulverston. Hoad Monument is Ulverston’s most famous
landmark. Erected in 1850 on Hoad Hill, it commemorates Sir John
Barrow, a founder member of the Royal Geographical Society and
an explorer. It is sometimes referred to as the Sir John Barrow
Monument and is a replica of Eddystone Lighthouse. It is open
to the public during the summer, if the flag is flying, and is
well worth a visit if only for the magnificent views of Morecambe
Bay and the Lake District. About 10 miles southwest of Broughton
in Furness |
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Swinside Stone Circle, Broughton in Furness
- Swinside Stone Circle is one of the three most important stone
circles in Cumbria, and consists of 55 stones set in a 90 foot
diameter circle. Although the circle is located on private ground,
it can easily be viewed from a nearby public footpath. About 4 miles west of Broughton in
Furness. |
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