Things to do and Events in the local area
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The events, attractions, and activities featured on this page are provided for informational purposes to help guests discover what's happening in the local area.
Information has been gathered from publicly available sources and third-party organisers. Although we take reasonable care when publishing this information, we do not warrant or guarantee that it is complete, accurate, or up to date. We ask guest to check the website of any event, attraction you are attending for up to date information |
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Piel Island: Walk Across the Sands
Where? Snab point, Barrow-in-Furness
When? 25th July 2026 @ 12:30pm
This is a ticketed event - for anybody ages 6+ welcome. No dogs allowed to protect the wildlife
Enjoy crossing the Sands at low tide from Walney Island to Piel Island with time to explore the rich heritage, including Piel Castle, and nature on offer on the island. It promises to be a memorable day out for everybody.
www.morecambebay.org.uk/downloads/Piel-Island-Walk_Event-Information-Pack_Saturday-25-July-2026.pdf
Where? Snab point, Barrow-in-Furness
When? 25th July 2026 @ 12:30pm
This is a ticketed event - for anybody ages 6+ welcome. No dogs allowed to protect the wildlife
Enjoy crossing the Sands at low tide from Walney Island to Piel Island with time to explore the rich heritage, including Piel Castle, and nature on offer on the island. It promises to be a memorable day out for everybody.
www.morecambebay.org.uk/downloads/Piel-Island-Walk_Event-Information-Pack_Saturday-25-July-2026.pdf
Coast Roads Festival!
Where? Barrow Park
When? 25th and 26th July 2026
Buy tickets directly from their website along with Merch!
How to get there?
There is a bus stop a short walk from West Point House and the Bus takes you close to Barrow park!
Family-friendly entertainment
Kids activities & attractions
Street food traders
Fully Stocked Bars
Where? Barrow Park
When? 25th and 26th July 2026
Buy tickets directly from their website along with Merch!
How to get there?
There is a bus stop a short walk from West Point House and the Bus takes you close to Barrow park!
Family-friendly entertainment
Kids activities & attractions
Street food traders
Fully Stocked Bars
Sugarfoot's 14th Annual Bandstand Picnic Concert
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Where? Barrow Park
When? 2nd August 2026 FREE EVENT We’re absolutely thrilled to announce the return once again of our Annual Bandstand Picnic Concert in Barrow Park! As always it's a FREE family event ❤ This is always one of the standout moments of our year, and it just keeps getting better thanks to all of you. Every year we’re blown away seeing so many of you turn up—friends, families, all ages—just chilling with a picnic and enjoying some live Sugarfoot country music 🤠 |
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Medieval Fair
Where? Furness Abbey, Barrow-in-Furness When? 5th September from 10am How much? £2.50 donation or FREE for English Heritage members We have Living History, music, crafts people, games, activities, crafts, books and refreshments on site as well as the brilliant shop in the visitor centre providing gifts, wines, meads, gin, jams and much more. |
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New 21-mile route of England Coast Path opens on Walney Island
BBC North West -
- "This coastal path has been described as one of the best-kept secrets in the country - and now it's easier than ever to explore" -
www.facebook.com/BBCNW/posts/2998948590136183
- "This coastal path has been described as one of the best-kept secrets in the country - and now it's easier than ever to explore" -
www.facebook.com/BBCNW/posts/2998948590136183
National Trails - England Coast Path - North West
On our doorstep -Discover Walney Island - www.visitbarrow.org.uk/walney-island
www.blackcombeweathercam.uk www.facebook.com/VisitWalney Walney Island – wild & windy / fresh & invigorating / beaches & nature West Point House welcomes you for a wellies weekend of sand & fresh air North Walney Nature Reserve – natterjack toads www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p008dt0z www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p008dsvv Earnse Bay – Cumbria’s best beach www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00d8yz3 "Walney West Shore bathing water is a gently sloping shingle beach with a large expanse of sand exposed at low water. The beach is the most northerly of the bathing waters on Walney Island" - Environment Agency South Walney Nature Reserve – seals & gulls www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/south-walney www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p015rtzn www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p008dsq3 Furness Golf Club – Cumbria’s most magnificent links course www.furnessgolfclub.co.uk - 'Pay & Play' 
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Piel Castle
Walney Lighthouse
Nature Reserve
Walney Lighthouse
Nature Reserve
Piel Castle
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Walney Lighthouse
Feel free to contact Danielle or Jemma for any queries or simply use our contact form:
Office Hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (out of hours phones calls are diverted to an external company)
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West Point House
Solway Drive Walney Island Barrow-in-Furness LA14 3XN |
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07769 226 797
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West Point House, Solway Drive, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 3XN
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