Visit Barrow

08/06/2024

DAVE DAY - Visiting Motorcycles

Please note that Market Street car park in Barrow is closed today and is one of the designated car parks reserved for motorcycles arriving in the official Dave Day procession from mid-afternoon. Please do not try to move barriers to access the car park if you are not part of the procession.

Alternative parking is available at all other council operated town centre car parks, B&Q, Sports Direct, Morrisons*, Tesco* and Stollers.

Thank you for your co-operation!



*Please register reg number at the customer services desk

01/06/2024

Visitor Information for Motorcycles Attending Dave Day
Sat 8th June 2024

The latest information for those attending Dave Day as part of the procession is now available on the Dave Day page of the Visit Barrow Website including:

🏍 Procession Route Maps
🎹 Town Centre Event Details
⛽️ Fuel Station Locations
🅿️ Parking Provisions
🚧 Road Closures
♿️ Disabled Facilities

https://visitbarrow.org.uk/dave-day/

31/05/2024

Our town centre traders will be joined by a selection of local food vendors to celebrate Dave Day, Sat 8th June. Many of these will be in attendance throughout the day.

The food/drink court will be located on the outdoor market, Portland Walk, with Barrow Market Hall and The Forum theatre Barrow also opening late to support the event.

https://visitbarrow.org.uk/dave-day/

22/05/2024

Dave Day Town Centre Stage Line Up - Saturday 8th June 2024

This FREE event will take place on the Town Square where visitors will be able to enjoy entertainment from local artists and musicians, followed by speeches from Lil Myers and Si King.

For more information, visit https://visitbarrow.org.uk/dave-day/

A Barrow BID event in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council , Barrow Town Council, Bender UK and the Myers Family.

22/05/2024

Dave Day - Saturday 8th June 2024

Celebrate the life of Hairy Biker Dave Myers on Saturday 8th June in Barrow Town Centre.

This FREE event will take place on the Town Square where visitors will be able to enjoy entertainment from local artists and musicians, followed by speeches from Lil Myers and Si King. There will also be a number of producers and food vendors from the local area.

This event will coincide with the arrival of thousands of motorcycles who will be taking part in a memorial ride from London to Barrow, arriving at Barrow Town Hall around 4pm. Motorcycle parking will be provided.

For more information, visit https://visitbarrow.org.uk/dave-day/

A Barrow BID event in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council , Barrow Town Council, Bender UK and the Myers Family.

22/05/2024

Head over to The Dock Museum on the 29th May for a fun-filled line up of FREE entertainment to celebrate the opening of the amphitheatre events space 🎉

We are excited to announce we have fun-filled line up of FREE entertainment at the special opening of the amphitheatre events space at thanks to Brilliant Barrow Westmorland and Furness Council
Join us on Wednesday 29th May between 11am and 3pm to enjoy an array of acts that are sure to keep crowds spellbound.
Thanks to A E Yates Ltd. for the professional works.
Please note - parking on site is limited, please consider other greener ways to get to the Museum.
The Lake District, Cumbria Cumbria Tourism National Historic Ships UK BAE Systems The National Lottery Heritage Fund

For more information, visit: https://loom.ly/-dGT74M

17/05/2024

Looking forward to Dino Day tomorrow! 🌴🦖

Barrow is set to be taken over by dinosaurs tomorrow, as the popular Dino Day returns to the town centre - bringing with is lots of roar-some activities and fun for all the family! 👏

From fossil making and dino wrangling, to baby dinosaurs and thrilling appearances from dinosaurs like the T-Rex, there's lots to discover. Will you be there?

🗓 Saturday 18 May, 10am

Barrow BID

17/05/2024

13/05/2024

Stunning photos of the Northern Lights from The Ship Inn, Piel Island 😍

Did you manage to see them over the weekend?

09/05/2024

🌴🦖 Dino Day is just around the corner! 🦖🌴

Step back in time to the Jurassic period, as Barrow's town centre is taken over by dinosaurs with roar-some fun for all the family.

Expect thrilling displays, movie screenings, Dr Bones Dinosaur Hatchery, ranger training, and plenty more!

Plus, dinosaur arenas will play host to some familiar favourites and brand new additions 😍👏

📍 10am | Saturday 18 May | Barrow Town Centre

More info 👉 visitbarrow.org.uk/dino-day/

📸 Barrow BID

08/05/2024

📍 Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve

What a beautiful shot of Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve 😍 It's a stunning place to visit, with interesting wildlife and beautiful views across the Duddon Estuary towards the Lakeland fells.

Have you visited?

📸 Lyons Photography / www.instagram.com/p/C5S0aV9MzqC/

05/05/2024

The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, starring Peter Andre, is coming to The Forum theatre Barrow! 🎉🎶

Enjoy a spectacular, high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started singing under a streetlamp but soon went on to become one of the most recognised groups in history.

🗓 Sunday 26 Jan 2025 | 2pm & 7.30pm
🎟 Tickets are on sale now but be quick, as they're going fast! more info ⬇️

https://www.facebook.com/theforumbarrow/posts/pfbid04C2PEUjP6DRqhFdd1sCsMKgGeiSPPddkJmdWFm9sLm8WqqUWyrCc2oTiGW6Ag4nQl

***EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT***

Starring Peter Andre - The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started singing under a streetlamp but soon went on to become one of the most recognised groups in history.

From the streets of New Jersey to the dizzying heights of the West End and Broadway, this incredible music has delighted audiences for over 5 decades, The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons features all your favourite songs including Sherry, My Eyes Adored You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You and many more.

Featuring a supporting cast of incredible performers from smash-hit award winning West End musicals, The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will leave you on a ‘high’ and guarantee you’ll be saying ‘Oh, What a Night!"

Sunday 26 Jan 2025 | 2pm & 7.30pm

TICKETS ON SALE AT 10AM!!!

https://www.theforumbarrow.co.uk/event/peter-andre-in-the-best-of-frankie-valli/

03/05/2024

Happy Bank Holiday weekend! 🎉

Are you planning to spend time in Barrow this weekend? There's lots to discover - get inspired here 👉 visitbarrow.org.uk/

Let us know your plans in the comments.

📍 Rampside | The Dock Museum | Furness Abbey

03/05/2024

Bank Holiday Weekend at Dalton Castle
Open Sat and Mon 2-5
Free entry
Lots of family fun including
# hunt the guards
# picture quiz
# word search
# children's costumes
# colouring in
# solve the riddle of the headless monk
# town museum
# quizzes

26/04/2024

Save The Date - Dave Day - Sat 8th June 2024

Celebrate the life of Hairy Biker, Dave Myers this June as Barrow town centre becomes the destination of this very special remembrance event. Celebrations will be centred around the Town Hall.

Find out more about Dave Day at https://visitbarrow.org.uk/dave-day/

A Barrow BID event in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council and the Myers Family, supported by Barrow Town Council.

25/04/2024

Easy recognisable thanks to its pretty pink exterior, Brizzolaris is an authentic Italian cafe and coffee bar in the centre of Dalton-in-Furness, serving breakfast, lunch, tapas, sweet treats, coffee, and the prettiest hot chocolates.

We are so lucky to have some fantastic places to eat & drink 🩷 Have you visited?

📍Dalton-in-Furness
⏰ Tues-Sat 9.30am to 4pm

📸 All photos by Brizzolaris

22/04/2024

Will Young is coming to Barrow! ✨🎤

He'll be performing at The Forum theatre Barrow on Saturday 7 September, as part of his Light It Up Live tour. We can't wait!

🎟 Tickets will go on sale on Friday 26 April at 10am on The Forum's website: www.theforumbarrow.co.uk/

19/04/2024

Barrow looking beautiful under clear blue skies ☀️

Thank you Furness Media for these fantastic photos!

Are you planning to get out and about in Barrow this weekend? Let us know your plans in the comments ⬇️

15/04/2024

Save the date for the Barrow Outdoor Spring Market 💐

There's not long to go until this fantastic event at Barrow Market Hall 👏 Expect some fantastic local stalls both indoors and out - we can't wait!

🗓 Friday 26 April | 10am - 4pm

More info via Barrow Market's social media pages.

12/04/2024

Sunset over the Walney Channel 😍

📸 Taken by Jasminephot0grahy on Instagram / www.instagram.com/p/C4Q3rUAIOYT/

Don't forget to tag us in your photos of Barrow, or drop them in the comments, so we can share them 💙

09/04/2024

Congratulations to Brunch. who have been open for one week! Doesn't it look fantastic 😍

📍 You'll find them at 69 Scott Street serving up a delicious range of takeaway food including sandwiches, jacket potatoes and paninis.
🗓 They're currently open Monday - Friday, 8am - 3pm.

More info via their social media - Brunch. Barrow

07/04/2024

The Barrow Park Leisure Centre pedalos are back on the water in Barrow Park! 🚣‍♀️

They're running every Friday, Monday and Wednesday, from 11:00-15:00. More info ⬇️

https://www.facebook.com/barrowleisure/posts/pfbid03CnMYaakZUzk8y4cvTbTvnZXMgEJdnHpiCBRryKEJ2oXwzCmwcT4prA7m7wmyUMKl

05/04/2024

Looking for something to do this weekend in Barrow? Here are a few ideas to inspire you ⬇️

🎭 Head to The Forum theatre Barrow for Beauty and the Beast - Easter Panto! Showing between 5 - 8 April, it's set to be a fantastic show. Tickets are still available - book yours here 👉 www.theforumbarrow.co.uk/event/beauty-and-the-beast-easter-panto/
🍻 Visit The Ship Inn Piel Island - recently reopened for the season
🌳 Take a walk through Barrow Park
🍰 Enjoy a bite to eat at one of Barrow's cafes, pubs and restaurants

What are your weekend plans?

04/04/2024

The Easter fun continues at Barrow Market Hall this weekend! 🐣🪴

A bit of FREE Easter fun this Saturday (6 April) in Barrow Market Hall at 11am and 1.30pm - all welcome!

Westmorland and Furness Council
The Bread And Butter Theatre Company

31/03/2024

💐🐣 Wishing you a very Happy Easter 🐣💐

However you are celebrating, we hope you have an egg-cellent day!

29/03/2024

With the Easter Holidays officially here, there's plenty to enjoy for all ages in Barrow!

⭐️ Visit family friendly attractions like The Dock Museum (plus, entry is free!)
⭐️ Enjoy a day at Barrow Park & Barrow Leisure Centre
⭐️ Don't miss Easter Panto at The Forum theatre Barrow
⭐️ Pick up Easter treats at Barrow Market Hall
⭐️ Take a trip to the beach or go wildlife watching on South Walney Nature Reserve

What are your plans for the Easter holidays?

28/03/2024

That view though 😍

Looking forward to the The Ship Inn, Piel Island reopening this weekend!

As some of you may have already seen, we are gearing up for the start of the season. In line with the ferries we will be opening on the 29th of March for 2024. Let’s hope for fantastic weather and we will see you all soon.

** With regards to food, it’s in the works. Hoping to get the staff to work it but always come prepared.

26/03/2024

What a fantastic event 👏👏👏

Were you at the Festival of Colours this weekend?

BarrowFull

21/03/2024

This weekend sees the return of the Festival of Colours to Barrow! 🎉

Taking place on Saturday 23 March, this fantastic event from BarrowFull is a celebration of traditions and culture from across the world, with creative workshops, live music, performances and more to enjoy 👏

💙Creative workshops
🧡Live music and performances
💛Holi colour throwing celebration in the Town Square
💚Barrow's Spring Fling at The Forum - a ceilidh dance for all!
➕ more!

For more information, visit 👉 barrowfull.org.uk

📸 Barrow BID

18/03/2024

📍 Piel Castle

Located on Piel Island, the striking Piel Castle was built in the 14th century to protect Barrow-in-Furness against pirates and Scots raiders 🏰

It can only be accessed by passenger ferry from Roa Island and makes for a fascinating place to visit.

Also on Piel Island, you'll find The Ship Inn, Piel Island (did you know - the landlord is also the King of Piel!). Check ahead for seasonal opening hours 🍻

Discover Piel Island 👉 visitbarrow.org.uk/piel-island/