Museums · North West England
Furness Abbey Visitor Centre
In or near Swarthmoor.
Furness Abbey Visitor Centre — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Jonathan Thacker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Dalton · 2.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Furness Abbey Visitor Centre is a museum located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Furness Abbey is a historic site featuring the ruins of one of England's wealthiest Cistercian monasteries, founded in the 12th century. Visitors can explore the impressive red sandstone structures, including the great church and chapter house, and view exhibitions showcasing artifacts like effigies and a rare 12th-century crozier.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Duddon Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
- Ramsar wetland: Duddon Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Furness Abbey Visitor Centre is a museum located in North-West England. It serves as an information hub for Furness Abbey, a 12th-century Cistercian monastery and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The centre provides insights into the history and significance of the abbey, which is notable for its impressive ruins and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1371, -3.1983
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Barrow
- Postcode
- LA13 0PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Dalton — 2.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/250010949 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Furness Abbey Visitor Centre?
- Furness Abbey Visitor Centre is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA13 0PJ), in the parish of Barrow.
- What is Furness Abbey Visitor Centre?
- Furness Abbey Visitor Centre — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Furness Abbey Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Dalton, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA13 0PJ.
- Is Furness Abbey Visitor Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Furness Abbey Visitor Centre is part of the Duddon Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Furness Abbey Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Dalton, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA13 0PJ.