Exhibitions & Events There is plenty to see and do at the Dock Museum. And with lots of changing exhibitions and fun events for all changes there is every reason to come back again and again. Family Visit There is lots to see and do on a visit with the family, including: interesting galleries, fun quizzes (with prizes), gift shop, playground, baby change, free Wi-Fi and walks round Walney Channel.
On the edge of the English Lake District, Barrow-in-Furness enjoys a coastal setting with access from the M6. We have free car parking (for a maximum of three hours) and designated car parking for our disabled visitors. The Bridge cafe offers a tempting range of hot and cold meals and snacks, daily specials board and homemade cakes.
On the edge of the English Lake District, Barrow-in-Furness enjoys a coastal setting with access from the M6. We have free car parking (for a maximum of three hours) and designated car parking for our disabled visitors. The Bridge cafe offers a tempting range of hot and cold meals and snacks, daily specials board and homemade cakes.
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Come and visit our unique museum, suspended over a 19th century dry dock in an eye-catching channel-side location. Indoors there are fascinating galleries exploring the history of the people and industries of the area, changing exhibitions, a great gift shop and cafe. And outside is a popular playground, picnic tables, sculpture, lifeboat and walks down Walney Channel.
The Dock Museum spans two floors and is fully accessible to wheelchair users, as is our landscaped waterfront site. Touch tours for those with visual impairments are available if required, whether you are a group or an individual visiting. Please let us know in advance if you require this service. Parking for disabled drivers is available close to the main entrance and on the main museum car park.
Established in 1127, Furness Abbey grew in importance to become the second richest and most powerful Cistercian abbeys in England. Dalton was the secular headquarters and market for Furness Abbey. Its original form was linear, stretching from the castle along Market Street to Town End (present-day Tudor Square).
We have evidence of the Vikings in Furness from several sources: placenames, artefacts dug up and runic inscription. The geography of the area would also strongly suggest that the Vikings at least came ashore here. Morecambe Bay is notorious for strong tides, shallow waters and dangerous quicksands.
Nothing quite like this has been found in Furness before. It is a silver bracelet dating from the 2nd or 3rd century AD, when the Romans controlled "Britannia". This wonderful object went on display in our archaeology gallery. In the gem stone is engraved an image of a seated Jupiter, with wreath and full-length drapery, holding a sceptre in his left hand.
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Russell Barton
Jan 08, 2022
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Clare Simms
Oct 17, 2021
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Peter Gallant
Sep 22, 2021
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Dock museum In Barrow is free parking and entry. It's a maritime museum with some interesting exhibits. There were a lot of ships built there over the years and they have plenty of model ships (large size) on display in cabinets. Accessible entrance and most of displays are easy to manoeuvre around. You will have to retrace your steps or wheels near some exhibits as there is not quite enough room to get a walker or wheelchair through. Good toilets on site but rather strange to have a chair under the hand dryer in the accessible toilet. Cafe on site which we had to ask for a dustpan and brush as
Jo Dory Mc
Aug 30, 2021
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Carol Dove
Jun 19, 2021
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Ema
Dec 08, 2020
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Kadi Hayes
Jul 11, 2019
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Qype User Cb
Jan 26, 2009
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Qype User Fiver
Nov 15, 2008
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A museum focused on the nautical. The museum descends into what used to be part of the docks with a large screen at the bottom showing various films, depending on the current exhibits.
There is a small cafe, and a well used play area for the children. Entry is free, and the play area is free to use.
Model Ships dominate the first floor of the museum and some historical information about the development of Barrow in Furness.
There is a small cafe, and a well used play area for the children. Entry is free, and the play area is free to use.
Model Ships dominate the first floor of the museum and some historical information about the development of Barrow in Furness.
