Broughton in Furness Tourist Information
A quiet market town previously linked to wool and wooden products, Broughton-in furness is situated near the beautiful Duddon Estuary. The focal-point, encircled by three-storey Georgian buildings, is the town square.
A large obelisk erected in 1810 to mark the Golden Jubilee of King George III, stands in the middle. Next to the obelisk are the old stone fish slabs on which traders laid out their wares on market days. Next to these are the Stocks in which the towns miscreants were fastened.
The Church of St; Mary Magdalene dates back to Norman times. The door and porch are surviving artefacts of this period despite reconstruction in the 1870's.
A stone-built charcoal-burning furnace used in the manufacture of pig-iron survives just outside the town. Beyond this is the Estuary.
The Estuary has a natural beauty with it's background of wooded slopes and fells. The fell road from Duddon-Bridge leads to the Swinside Stone Circle and beyond to Eskdale, Boot and the La' al Ratty railway. The Cumbria Way for walkers and the Coastal Way for cyclists passes close by. The towns of Millom, Ulverston and Barrow-in Furness and the lake of Coniston Water are easily reached diversions.
Broughton-in Furness comfortably meets visitor expectations. It is a place for walkers and cyclists and those who wish to enjoy the remote fells and the comfort and hospitality of the hotels, guest houses, bed & breakfasts, hostels and self-catering, not forgetting the caravanners and campers.
How to get there:
By rail: From the south, change at Preston or Lancaster for Foxfield on the train to Barrow in Furness.
From the north, change at Carlisle for Foxfield.
Broughton is
less then 2 miles from Foxfield by road.
By road: Reach Broughton in Furness from the North by the A595; the Central Lakes by the A592 and A5092 and from J36 of the M6 by the A590/ A5092.
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Attractions in Broughton in Furness |
Duddon Furnace
The furnace stands about 100 yards from the Duddon Bridge. It is thought to be the best surviving example in England of a charcoal fired furnace.
The River Duddon
The Wordsworth sonnet number 32 described it thus: "Majestic Duddon over smooth flat sands, gliding in silence with unfettered sweep".
The Duddon Estuary
An important area of wild life supporting a wide species of birds and a large percentage of the Natterjack Toad population. It includes the fragile habitat of the Duddon Mosses to which there is only a limited access for the public.
The Railway Walk
A particularly pleasant and scenic walk from the town alongside a disused railway track. A good way to unwind.
St Mary Magdalene Church
The church dates from Norman times and contains many fine stained glass windows. It is well known locally for the magnificent display of daffodils in the springtime.
Dalton Castle (Peel Tower)
The castle dates back to the 14th C and was built as a defence against the threat of a Scottish invasion.
Food and Drink in Broughton in Furness |
The Square Café
Traditional home cooking at its best.
The Cafe is a comfortable and friendly place to be : whether you want a late breakfast, a bowl of warming home-made soup or a more substantial lunch, a snack, or coffee with a generous slice of organic cake you will be given a warm welcome.
Opening hours: 10.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. every day.
www.thesquarecafe.biz
The Blacksmiths Arms- Broughton Mills.
Michael and Sophie Lane welcome you to the oak beams and stone flagged floors of their Award Winning cosy traditional Lakeland Pub & Restaurant. This is food and mood at its best in an establishment recommended in Egon Ronays Pub Guide; AA. Best of Pub Food, and the Good Pubs Guide. Here you will find a fare ranging from a light meal to a full blown feast of local produce freshly prepared to order.
www.blacksmithsarms.co.uk or telephone 01229 716824.
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