Welcome to Broughton in Furness

Broughton in Furness is a small town located in the southern part of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. The town is situated on the River Duddon and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Broughton in Furness has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the main attractions in Broughton in Furness is the St. Mary Magdalene Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its impressive stained glass windows and beautiful architecture. Another popular attraction is the Broughton Tower, a 14th-century fortified manor house that has been restored and is now open to the public. Visitors can explore the tower and learn about its history and the people who lived there.

Broughton in Furness is also home to a number of shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a great place to visit for a day trip or a longer stay. The town has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including hiking, cycling, and fishing. With its stunning scenery, rich history, and range of attractions, Broughton in Furness is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting the Lake District National Park.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Broughton C Of E School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Anthony Costa
Kepplewray
Broughton In Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6BJ
01229716206
School Website
Thwaites School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jordan Emms
Hallthwaites
Millom
Cumbria
LA18 5HP
01229772554
School Website
Burlington C Of E School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Powell
School Road
Kirkby In Furness
Cumbria
LA17 7UH
01229889210
School Website
Millom School
Community School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Matthew Savidge
Salthouse Road
Millom
Cumbria
LA18 5AB
01229772300
School Website
St James Catholic Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nerissa Nicholas
Lonsdale Road
Millom
Cumbria
LA18 4AS
01229772731
School Website
Millom Infant School
Community School
Ages:4-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Deborah Wilson
Lapstone Road
Millom
Cumbria
LA18 4LP
01229772679
School Website
Parkview Nursery School
La Nursery School
Ages:3-4
Head Teacher
Mrs Rhiannon Hughes
St George's Road
Millom
Cumbria
LA18 4JE
01229772840
School Website
Black Combe Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Catherine Dennison
Moor Road
Millom
Cumbria
LA18 5DT
01229772862
School Website
Ireleth St Peters C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Rachael Mcfarlane
Kirkby Road
Ireleth
Askam In Furness
Cumbria
LA16 7EY
01229462753
School Website
Haverigg Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Mel Narongchai
Atkinson Street
Haverigg
Millom
Cumbria
LA18 4HA
01229772502
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Foxfield
Adjacent A595, Foxfield, Cumbria, LA20 6BX
1.17 Miles
Green Road
[Un-Named Lane], Near The Green, Cumbria, LA18 5HR
1.50 Miles
Kirkby-In-Furness
Marsh Side, Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7UB
3.55 Miles
Millom
Station Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AY
4.95 Miles
Silecroft
Main Street, Silecroft, Cumbria, LA18 5LP
5.97 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Petes Taxi's
01229 774995
32 Festival Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5AN
5.02 Miles
M And V Cars
01229 773085
96 Albert St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AD
5.10 Miles
Sals Cars
01229 776367
50 King St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4EF
5.16 Miles
D And G Private Hire
01229 777399
11 Hope St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4JW
5.17 Miles
Sal's Cars
01229 776367
25 Grammers Croft, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5EJ
5.54 Miles
Go Cabs
01229 582177
4 Ulverston Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JB
7.41 Miles
D And B Taxis
01229 586038
The Center Of Ulverston, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AA
7.45 Miles
Mckenna's Taxis
01229 582180
12 Sunderland Terr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JY
7.56 Miles
A2b Taxis Ltd
01229 587030
43 Devonshire Rd, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AL
7.69 Miles
Pauls Taxis
01229 586669
22 Hallfield, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9TA
7.92 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Broughton In Furness P. O.
Collection Today available until:16:45
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Duddon Bridge
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Wreaks End House
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The Ghyll
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Foxfield Prince Of Wales
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Ash House
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Lady Hall
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Broadgate Farm
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Broughton Mills
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Manor House
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Grizebeck
Collection Today available until:16:15
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Special Mailbox:
Woodland
No More Collections Today
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The Strands
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Spires
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Saturday Last Collection:10:00
The Green
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Dr Nl Hall & Dr La Wilson
Broughton Surgery
C/O The Victory Hall
Broughton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6HN
The Surgery
Foxfield Road
Broughton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6EZ
Duddon Valley Medical Practice
01229 889247
Kirkby Surgery
Askew Gate
Kirkby-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA17 7TE
Waterloo House Surgery
01229 402800
Millom Community Hospital
Lapstone Road
Millom
Cumbria
LA18 4BY
Waterloo House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3
Lapstone Road
Millom
LA18 4BY
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Local Stores

Askam
Duke Street
Askam-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA16 7AA
01229 462503
shop.4588@coop.co.uk
Store Website
6.13 miles
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SPAR Millom
Duke Street
Millom
LA18 5BB
01229 773771
Store Website
5.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View
Church Street
Broughton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6HJ
01229 716230
brownemckinney@aol.com
0.03 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road
Millom
Cumbria
LA18 4JZ
01229 716230
5.33 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Cats

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Tynedale Farm Services (Farm Gate Vets)
Unit 1A Crakeside Business Park
Greenodd
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7RT
015315 67899
vet@farmgatevets.com
Website
7.12 miles
Animals Treated
Cattle

Sheep/Goats

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Church Walk Veterinary Centre - Ulverston
St Mary'S Place
Church Walk
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7EN
01229 583675
reception@churchwalkvets.co.uk
Website
7.34 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Cats

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Alexander Vets Ulverston
Victoria Road
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 0BY
01229 582900
info@alexandervets.co.uk
Website
7.57 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Furness Veterinary Centre
131 Market Street
Dalton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA15 8RG
01229846782
info@furnessvets.co.uk
Website
8.43 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Coniston (Coppermines Valley)
This Walk, Starting From The Village Of Coniston, Takes You Up Into The Spectacular Coppermines Valley And Takes In The Copper Heart Stone And Working Waterwheel.
LA21 8EH
8.53 miles

Head Into Coniston On The A593. Once In The Village, Take The B5285 To The Ruskin Avenue Car Park.
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High Dam
High Dam Is A Picturesque Tarn Close To Finsthwaite And Lakeside At The Southern End Of Windermere.
LA12 8BJ
9.80 miles

Take The A590 From Newby Bridge, With Signs To Barrow-In-Furness And Ulverston. Take The Bridge Over The River Leven Toward Hawkshead. Head For Finsthwaite Village And The Car Park Located A Little To The North.
Tarn Hows
A Circular Walk Amongst The Trees And Around The Edge Of The Water’S Edge Of The Tarn.
LA22 0PP
10.61 miles

From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.
Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road
Ambleside
Lancashire
LA22 0PP
10.80 miles

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Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark
Staveley-In-Cartmel
Lancashire
11.14 miles

Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw
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Windermere
Windermere Lake Is 10.5 Miles Long, One Mile Wide And 220 Feet Deep, Making It The Largest Natural Lake In England. It Is Surrounded By Mountain Peaks And Villages, Including Bowness-On-Windermere.
LA22 0LR
12.29 miles

Take The B5285 From Hawkshead To Far Sawrey. Continue On Through Far Sawrey And Follow The Signs To Windermere.
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