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The Dock Museum (Barrow-in-Furness)

 
Description: Address: North Road / Barrow-in-Furness / Cumbria / LA14 2PW / A modern museum that was built over the original ... more
The Dock Museum (Barrow-in-Furness) ... Victorian Graving Dock. It houses several impressive ship models.

Newest Review: ... a couple of exhibits outside the museum, the main one being the retired lifeboat, and the large rudder. The main thing outside however is the playground. This is quite well used by local children and it's rare you'll find a quiet time, unless you are visiting during the school day. There is a large wooden boat in the centre of the playground, with various slides and climbing ropes. ... more

 ... There's also a large rope climbing frame, and rope roundabout. For smaller children there's a smaller wooden boat in a sandpit area. However, be aware that the area is not supervised by any staff, and many children are left to their own devises in the playgr...more

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Premium Review The Dock Museum (Barrow-in-Furness): A day at the Docky (1187 words)
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The Dock Museum in Barrow in Furness is named because it's built into an old dock once used by the shipbuilding firms over the years. Directions If you're coming in by car you can reach the Dock Museum by driving straight down the A590 from the M6 motorway, it takes about 35 minutes from the motorway to reach Barrow. There's a free car park at the museum that holds more than enough cars on any given day. Beware though if by some strange chance the car park is full, don't be tempted to park at Tesco across the road, you will get fined. If you arrive by train, you'll have to walk to the museum from the station or get a taxi, as the ...  Read the complete review

 

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