The Dockside Festival is back for 2026, bringing seaside fun for all the family to the Dock Museum!
Enjoy a great day out by the sea at The Dockside Festival! With a great mix of music hosted by CandoFM, the “Champions of Lyric and Verse” Songsmiths providing improvised music throughout the day, and the returning Boom Dang to drum up a real seaside spirit!
And if you’re brave enough, you can step into the mouth of a Giant Whale! They say long ago this whale swallowed a crew of pirates, and tales can be heard from within the stomach to this day... Catch performances from the crew as they tell tales of the ocean throughout the day inside the whale.
With performances from Vikings, giant sandcastle making, crazy golf, and activities from our local charities and community groups, there's something for everything at The Dockside Festival.
Hop on a free vintage bus to make your way there, with a park and ride service running from Furness College Channelside. Disabled parking only will be available at The Dock Museum.
View our Brilliant Barrow Weekend programme now and plan a weekend of fun in Barrow!
"Superb event, my kids loved it. We need more events like this in Barrow!"
Whether travelling South from Carlisle or West from Lancaster, the railway lines offer a scenic coastal journey into Barrow in Furness with stunning views and varied wildlife to see on the way. Visit www.northernrailway.co.uk for information on timetables and tickets. For details of all public transport in Cumbria contact the National Traveline on 0871 200 2233 (national rate) or visit Cumbria County Council’s Travel & Transport pages
There is a daily National Express Coach service to Kendal with a link via X6 to Barrow. Stagecoach in Cumbria and other Operators operate a comprehensive bus service between local towns and the Lake District. For details visit www.nationalexpress.com
Alternatively call National Traveline on: 0871 200 22 33 (national rate).
Local bus services in Barrow are provided by Stagecoach. You can download their timetables as PDF files from the Stagecoach site: www.stagecoachbus.com
From the M6 motorway, exit the M6 at junction 36 and continue along the A590 signposted Barrow.
Pass through the market town of Ulverston and through the village of Lindal in Furness, then take the 2nd exit at the roundabout prior to Dalton in Furness to by-pass the town. (to the right you will see Dalton Zoo).
At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit straight-on and head down the hill. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit along Park Road, which take you the scenic route into Barrow in Furness. Now take the 2nd exit and head along Abbey Road, past the Abbey House Hotel and into the town centre.
For information regarding parking in Barrow Town Centre, please visit this link.
Barrow-in-Furness offers a wide range of accommodation to suit every budget, with excellent weekend value compared to nearby Lake District venues. Just 25 minutes from Lake District National Park, including Coniston and Windermere, it’s an ideal base for local event or exploring the area.
Ranked number one in England for natural heritage, Barrow boasts 60km of coastline, sandy beaches, nature reserves, a grey seal colony, and Piel Island. Choose from town centre hotels, B&Bs, self-catering apartments, stays near Furness Abbey, or on Walney Island—all with a warm welcome.
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