Furness Abbey, Cumbria

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Accessibility

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/furness-abbey/access/

"Accessible Toilets. A ramp to the rear of the Visitor Centre enables wheelchair access to site. Visitors with electric wheelchairs have run into difficulties in the past as their heavy chairs sometimes sink into soft ground."

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Website

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/furness-abbey/

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Directions

"Car park located next to Visitor Centre entrance with space for 20-30 cars. Car park is secured with lockable bollards when site is closed. Parking is free (as at 1 March 2012) There is additional parking at Abbey Mill café, located at the far end of the site."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

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Amenities

"TOILETS: Male and female toilets available on site.

DOGS:

Dogs on lead allowed, assistance dogs welcome.

MUSEUM:

There is a permanent exhibition of stone carvings and effigies in the visitor centre which is easily accessible for visitors with limited mobility.

No café on site, but vending machine offers tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Ice creams and pre-packed snacks also available. There is also a café (not managed by English Heritage) close by.

PICNIC AREA

Picnics welcome. Picnic benches are located outside the Visitor Centre."



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