Barrow-in-Furness, Britain's newest Port of Call for cruise liners, is the only deep water port between the Mersey and Clyde and provides instant access to the world famous English Lake District. There are many reasons why Barrow-in-Furness should be your next port of call...

• This port is ideally placed for round Britain cruises and those taking in the ports of Northern Europe.
  
  
• Within 30 minutes drive from the Port, your passengers can visit over 30 intriguing visitor attractions including a wealth of religious heritage attractions such as the birthplace of Quakerism and Lakeland's Cathedral City in miniature.
  
  
• For literary tours, why not visit the homes of Beatrix Potter(for anyone who has seen the newly released “Miss Potter” film starring Renee Zellweger, will find a tour of her house and attraction very interesting), William Wordsworth, John Ruskin and discover their inspiration in this world famous National Park of over 16 lakes and many more mountains.
  
  
• Alternatively, your passengers may prefer to sail the length of England's longest lake and view England's highest mountain, smallest church, deepest lake and marvel at England's biggest liar.

For something completely unique, why not visit the world's only Laurel and Hardy Museum, which is only 20 minutes from the Port as is the senior world champion town crier who is always on hand to welcome you to the bustling market town of Ulverston, the birthplace of pole vaulting among other things.

• Several superb stately homes are located nearby including Holker Hall, the home of Lord and Lady Cavendish, with its award winning gardens and the largest slate sundial in the world.
  
  
• The town of Barrow-in-Furness is only minutes from the Port and offers a superb maritime museum, golf courses, the best one-stop shopping centre in the South Lakes, Marvel at the ruins of England’s second wealthiest Cistercian Abbey, three international nature reserves and the Lake District's most atmospheric pub located on Piel Island with its own King and Castle.
  
  
• For the more energetic day visitor, we can suggest a day at Bigland Outdoors, you can enjoy a morning course or trout fishing in the two well stocked lakes, tour the estate and enjoy magnificent view of the mountains and the southern end of Windermere, or spend an hour or so skeet or target shooting, or if you prefer an archery lesson.
  
  
• Even your approach to the Port will provide unrivalled breathtaking views and on arrival the passengers can disembark directly onto the Quay where they will be met by top quality coaches and professional Blue Badge guides. The precise times of tides can be predicted four years in advance, ensuring ease of access to this quiet and clean port.

If you are interested in bringing a cruise ship to Barrow contact
ABP Barrow +44 (0) 1229 822911 Ext. 203.
Email: Barrow@abports.co.uk
Website: www.abports.co.uk

For assistance with planning itineraries contact Lake District Peninsulas
Tourism Partnership +44 (0) 1229 580742.


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