Sellafield Visitors Centre is one of the most visited attractions in Cumbria and offers a fascinating insight into the nuclear industry in Britain Barrow , Millom and Ulverston are located in the far south of Cumbria . Barrow , on the tip of the Furness Peninsula has a thriving shopping area and the Dock Museum, which explores the history of Barrow as a port. Ulverston is the birthplace of Stan Laurel of Laurel and Hardy fame and fans will not be disappointed by the Museum in his honor which houses a large collection of memorabilia. Also in Ulverston is the Cumbria Crystal factory and Heron Glass, which have factory shops and guided tours. The Colony Candle and Gift Centre situated in Lindal in Furness between Barrow and Ulverston has a fully operational candle factory which visitors can view, a gift shop and an excellent tea room serving home cooked food.
Accommodation is never a problem in the county.
It is possible to organise a walking or driving tour, moving from place to place with as little as a rucksack with a few necessities. Sport also plays a major part in The Lake District life and we have a rich supply of top quality golfers , cyclists rugby league and union clubs as well as professional and semi-professional football teams in Carlisle United, Barrow AFC and Workington Reds. Cumbria is a friendly county with a host of attractions to suit all ages and tastes - we hope you enjoy your stay.