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"With
a history spanning almost 400 years, the Old Kings Head can claim
to be one of the oldest buildings in the unspoilt Charter Town of
Broughton-in-Furness"
The Hotel has a spacious bar area including a games room and a
lounge with a real fire.
The bar provides a range of cask-conditioned ales as well as a
fine selection of wines & spirits.
The Old Kings Head Hotel,
Church Strret,
Broughton-in-Furness,
Cumbria,
LA20 6HJ
Tel:
01229 716293
Fax: 01229 716293
www.oldkingshead.co.uk |
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| Broughton-in-Furness
Website |
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"At
the heart of Undiscovered Lakeland with space to breathe
& time to relax"
Located
on the Furness Peninsula 'Undiscovered Lakeland' dates from the
11th Century and has within its borders the River Duddon so
immortalised by Wordsworth and surely must be counted amongst the
first of the most scenic rivers in England.
Information on accommodation, history, location, local services
& annual events etc.
www.broughton-in-furness.co.uk |
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Jewellery |
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"Hand-made
Slate & Silver Jewellery by John Fletcher"
Think of the colours and textures of the Lake District, and one of
its most enduring is that of slate.
This beautiful grey-green rock has been hewn for centuries for
walls and roofs and from which John Fletcher creates the most
delicate and beguiling jewellery
The Broughton Craft Shop,
Griffin Street,
Broughton-in-Furness,
Cumbria,
LA20 6HH
Tel:
01229 716 413
www.lakeslate.co.uk |
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Blacksmiths Arms |
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"Fine
ales and home-cooked bar meals in a Traditional Lakeland Inn"
Dates
back to 1577 and was originally a farmhouse called Broadstones.
In 1748 archive records list the property as being an Inn,
working farm of 34 acres and blacksmiths.
Before this it would have been a "beer house" with the
farmer serving ale in the kitchen for travellers and local
workers.
The Blacksmiths Arms,
Broughton Mills,
Broughton-in-Furness,
Cumbria,
LA20 6AX
Tel:
01229 716824
www.theblacksmithsarms.com |
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| Duddon
& Furness Mountain Rescue Team |
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"A
group of dedicated volunteers who provide a rescue service 24 hours
a day, 365 days of the year"
Based in Broughton
and Ulverston the team specialise in mountain searches, crag
rescue and remote area evacuation techniques.
Mountain Rescue is part of the emergency services in the local
community such as the Police, Ambulance Service and Coast Guard.
The Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team,
Secretary,
7 New Street,
Broughton-in-Furness,
Cumbria,
LA20 6JD
Tel:
01229 716952
www.dfmrt.org.uk |
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| The
Black Cock Inn |
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"16th
Century Lakeland Coaching Inn, in the heart of breath taking
beauty"
The Black Cock Inn stands at the heart of the attractive
little town of Broughton-in-Furness, within easy reach of
some of the Lake District's finest scenery. This much-loved
village inn is full of history, charm and atmosphere.
The lounge bar, with roaring log fires and low beamed
ceiling, has a wonderful traditional ambience and recent
changes including a new extension have been planned
carefully to retain all the period appeal. Landlord David
Pike has brought new ideas and vigour to the old inn, and
his new chef puts his own particular stamp on a menu of Old
English Fayre.
The Black Cock Inn,
Princess Street,
Broughton-in-Furness,
Cumbria,
LA20 6HQ
Tel:
01229 716529
Fax: 01229 716151
www.blackcockinncumbria.com |
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| The
Kepplewray Centre |
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"Committed
to bringing disabled and non-disabled people together as equal
partners"
The project provides an
inclusive activity, education and holiday centre for schools,
families, individuals and groups.
The Kepplewray Centre,
Broughton-in-Furness,
Cumbria,
LA20 6HE
Tel:
01229 716 936
Fax: 01229 716 938
www.kepplewray.org.uk |
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| Newfield
Inn |
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"Welcome
to the Lake District's best kept secret, the Duddon Valley"
Situated in
Wordsworth's favourite valley, this 17th-century free house is
popular with walkers and climbers.
The Newfield Inn is a family-owned establishment offering a good
range of cask ales from Theakstons, Jennings and the Coniston
Brewery and a wide selection of malt whiskies.
Newfield
Inn,
Seathwaite,
Duddon Valley,
Broughton-in-Furness,
Cumbria,
LA20 6ED
Tel:
01229 716208
www.seathwaite.freeserve.co.uk/index.htm
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| The
Traction Engine Driving Experience |
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"Experience
the thrill of driving a real steam traction engine"
Whether you are a keen
enthusiast or you have always imagined being at the controls but
have never stepped on a footplate before - it doesn't make any
difference!
Climb aboard the footplate to relax and enjoy the nostalgia of
steam traction.
Ring House Farm,
Woodland,
Broughton-in-Furness,
Cumbria,
LA 20 6DG
www.ringhouse.co.uk/traction |
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| Victory
Hall |
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"A
designated National Flagship Hall (one of only twelve in the
whole of England)"
Built in 1929 for the people of Broughton in Furness by Sir
Robert Rankin, Lord of the Manor of Broughton Tower.
In its heyday the Victory Hall embodied all that was best and
forward looking and set a standard for other village halls to
emulate.
A Millennium Project to give the building a face-lift and a new
lease of life was launched in 1996 with money raised from a wide
range of sources and was completed in June 2002.
Victory
Hall,
Station Road,
Broughton-in-Furness,
Cumbria,
LA20 6HN
Tel/Fax:
01229 71908
www.victory-hall.co.uk |
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| Prince
of Wales |
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"An
award winning Brew Pub, home to the Foxfield Brewery"
An ever-changing range of beers that always includes a Mild and
usually a beer from Tigertops or Foxfield Brewery.
Draught foreign wheat beer and a Belgium or German beer (a rarity
for this country) and Scrumpy Cider are normally available.
A warm friendly atmosphere with an open fire in the Winter and a
variety of bar games including Shove Ha'penny, Darts, Dominoes,
Bar Billiards & Pinball.
The Prince of Wales,
Foxfield,
Broughton-in-Furness,
Cumbria,
LA20 6BX
Tel:
01229 716238
www.princeofwalesfoxfield.co.uk |
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