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Cumbria.
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South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Dalton in Furness, Cumbria - Tel:
01229 466086 Europe's Top Tiger Conservation Centre, with a unique
safari on foot with many animals wandering free in natural surroundings.
About 9 miles south of Broughton in Furness.
Barrow-in-Furness - Furness
Abbey, Tel 01229 823420 Furness Abbey was one of the richest
Cistercian monasteries in England, exceeded only by Fountains
Abbey in Yorkshire. The red sandstone remains are in the care
of English Heritage. About 13 miles south of Broughton in Furness.
Steam yacht Gondola, Pier Cottage, Coniston, Cumbria Tel: 015394
41288 - The National Trust owned "Gondola" is a re-built
elegant coal - fired steam yacht providing the most wonderful,
nostalgic sailing experience. It operates a seven day service
running from Coniston Pier to Brantwood jetty with round trips
of approximately 45 minutes carrying up to 86 passengers on each
trip. Launched in 1859, Gondola evokes the splendour and luxury
of the Victorian era where passengers can enjoy the stunning
backdrop provided by the Coniston Fells and its majestic lake.
About 19 miles northeast of Broughton in Furness.
Laurel & Hardy Museum,
4c Upper Brook Street, Ulverston LA12 7BQ Tel: 01229 582292 -
Ulverstons most famous son is Stan Laurel, born on 16th June
1890. The comedians' lives are celebrated in a mind-boggling
collection of memorabilia believed to be the largest in the world,
including letters, photographs, personal items and furniture.
A large extension gives ample room to browse and a small cinema
shows films and documentaries all day. Disabled persons have
full access. About 8 miles southwest of Broughton in Furness.
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass, Cumbria. Tel: 01229
717171. The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway runs for seven-miles
from the coastal village of Ravenglass in the Western Lake District
to Dalegarth station and visitor centre in Eskdale. About 10
miles 8 miles north of Broughton in Furness.
Hoad Monument, Ulverston.
Hoad Monument is Ulverston’s most famous landmark. Erected
in 1850 on Hoad Hill, it commemorates Sir John Barrow, a founder
member of the Royal Geographical Society and an explorer. It
is sometimes referred to as the Sir John Barrow Monument and
is a replica of Eddystone Lighthouse. It is open to the public
during the summer, if the flag is flying, and is well worth a
visit if only for the magnificent views of Morecambe Bay and
the Lake District. About 10 miles southwest of Broughton in Furness.
Swinside Stone Circle, Broughton in Furness - Swinside Stone
Circle is one of the three most important stone circles in Cumbria,
and consists of 55 stones set in a 90 foot diameter circle. Although
the circle is located on private ground, it can easily be viewed
from a nearby public footpath. About 4 miles west of Broughton
in Furness.
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