Top Things to Do in Backbarrow
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- NeverForgetSalisbury, UK12 contributionsWasn’t expecting much, but fabulous display taking you down memory lane. Went to see the Donal Campbell exhibition, but enjoyed the main area too.
Refreshments good, but busy.Written 13 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - lfcchrisBishop Auckland, UK23 contributionsBought as a surprise for my wifes 50th birthday..She had not been in the saddle since she was 14..Nervous as this was unexpected surprise,she needn't have been..From the moment we arrived we were welcomed by all staff,then greeted by Sheila the instructor..What a character,my wifes nerves were eased by the fun put into her briefing, before nothing but positivity when on her mount Gray..Fantastic lesson hosted by great people..Hopefully back in the future,to show how she has developed..Thankyou Bigland She had a blast..Written 3 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Anthony ELeyland, UK441 contributionsBuilt in 1711at Backbarrow by Isaac Wilkinson and developed by his son John Wilkinson this furnace was fuelled by charcoal and was the first of its kind in the UK. Backbarrow ironworks was in operation for more than 250 years.When work ceased in 1967 it fell into disrepair. The main products of the ironworks, established in 1711, were gun carriages, cannon and cannon balls. Iron ore from Low Furness would arrive at the quays in Haverthwaite and then be transported to Backbarrow by horse and cart. The old furnace is believed to be the only remaining example of its type. A large proportion of the site has been declared a Scheduled Ancient Monument and is one of the most at-risk industrial plots in England, according to English Heritage.
The site was partially developed as a Live/Work scheme of offices and homes, but the development was flooded in 2009. Planning permission has now been granted to preserve the historical site, erect flood defences and convert the Live/Work offices and homes into affordable apartments.Written 12 October 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mrsr1981Manchester, UK2 contributionsReally enjoyed our visit to the pirate ship escape room! Our host was brilliant Came with children and although we didn’t manage to escape a lot of fun was had would definitely come again and try a different room! Thanks for a great timeWritten 22 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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