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Furness Abbey
Barrow-in-Furness, North West England
Red sandstone abbey ruins in a quiet wooded valley.
- Price
- Entry charge
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 75 min
Furness Abbey was one of the wealthiest monasteries in England, and its tall red walls survive in a quiet valley. The site is cared for by English Heritage with a small museum. Great for a photo.
Good to know
- Check opening times
- Getting there
- Signed from Barrow, car park
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
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