Furness Abbey
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Overview
The majestic red sandstone remains of this beautiful 12th-century abbey lie in a peaceful valley, which poet William Wordsworth called the ‘vale of nightshade’. View the fine stone carvings and visit the exhibition to find out more about the powerful religious community that was once based here. You can get some idea of the size of the community from the monks’ dormitory, which is 200 feet long.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Apr-Sep, daily 10-6; Oct, daily 10-5; Nov-Mar, Sat-Sun 10-4. Closed 24-26 Dec, 1 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes', but other lesser-known areas in the south, such as the Lune Valley and the coastal towns, are secret gems of wide cobbled streets and rolling hills.
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Cow Barn
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Stable Cottage
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Blacksmiths Cottage
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