At the tip of the Furness Peninsula, on the northwestern edge of Morecambe Bay sits the town of Barrow-in-Furness. This town and borough was historically part of Lancashire, and it was incorporated as a municipal borough in 1867. This town is situated close to the Lake district, and it is bordered by Morecambe Bay, the Duddon Estuary, and the Irish Sea. It is also the second largest urban area in the county. This town grew from a small hamlet during the Middle Ages, then became involved in the steelworks industry in the 19th-century. Featuring beautiful beaches, alluring open spaces and a great selection of tourist attractions, this town is a perfect destination for spending the holidays.
Barrow-in-Furness or Barrow is considered as the prime shopping town of the Lake District. This town has several major shopping areas where shoppers are provided a vast range of shopping choices. One of the town’s major shopping area is concentrated around the Portland Walk Shopping Centre. Within this area, shoppers will find various retail outlets such as Debenhams, Wilko, Home Bargains, Poundland and various shopping outlets. Close to the Dock Museum, along the Hindpool Road is the other shopping area of the town. Here shoppers will find the Hindpool Retail Park and the Cornerhouse Park which are surrounded by plenty of other retailers.
The town of Barrow also has an impressive range of places to eat. It is a food lover’s mecca where you can get a taste of freshly caught seafood, a variety of international cuisines and various delectable dishes. Mr. Sun's Chinese Take Away is one of the most popular food outlets in this town, serving great food, it is a place that every tourist should try. Old Smithy and Sea Breeze Fish Bar are the most recommended places when it comes to freshly caught seafood and fish ‘n’ chips. Visitors of the town should also visit Thai at Review at 1A Nelson Street to sample their signature Asian and Thai dishes.
Things to See and Do in Barrow-in-Furness
Aside from this town’s remarkable shopping experience, good food, and vibrant nightlife, it also presents a wealth of sightseeing opportunities and scenic walking areas. It also has several places to visit and local attractions to explore. The Furness Abbey is an ancient ruin that tells a lot of things about Barrow’s history. Every tourist in town should also pop into The Dock Museum to learn about the town’s heritage. Some places of interest in this town also include the Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve, Piel Island, Earnse Bay and Barrow Park.