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The impressive remains of an abbey founded by Stephen, later King of England, including much of the east and west tower of the church, the ornately decorated chapter house and the cloister buildings. Originally of the Savigniac order, it passed to the Cistercians in 1147 and despite damage by Scottish raiders became, after Fountains Abbey, the second most prosperous Cistercian abbey in all England. Set in the 'vale of nightshade', the romantic ruins were celebrated by Wordsworth in his Prelude of 1805.
An exhibition on the history of the abbey, with a quality display of elaborately carved stones can be seen in the visitor centre.
A special audio tour is included in the admission price.
Opening details
Prices
Adult £5.00, concession £4.50, children £3.00. family tickets (2 adults and 3 children) £13.00, Prices exclude Gift Aid. Group rates available. Free to English Heritage members
Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
English Heritage Property
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Address
Abbey Approach,
Furness Abbey,
Barrow-in-Furness,
Cumbria,
LA13 0PJ
Directions
Map reference: SD 217719 Lat: 54.13751 Long: -3.19855
Situated 1.5 miles north of Barrow-in-Furness off A590.
Parking: free