The Barrow Park Cenotaph is the main war memorial in the town of Barrow-in-Furness. The structure is grade II listed building and is made from limestone. It was built in 1919 in commemoration of the 616 Barrovian men who lost their lives in combat during World War I . Since then the names of 274 more locals have been added (268 of these being fatalities of World War II and 6 of the Korean War). The cenotaph currently bears the names of Barrovians lost during these three wars whilst in military action . Two inscriptions on the memorial read, to the glory of god and in honoured memory of the men of Barrow-in-Furness who fell in the great war and in honoured memory of all service personnel who gave their lives in then 1939-1945 war. Also Korea and Cyprus campaigns having made the supreme sacrifice that we might live lest we forget.
Barrow's 45 acre park provides the perfect place for a stroll. With its abundance of trees, pathways and ornamental flower beds. The park also provides such facilities as crown green bowling, putting, boating on the lake and a display glasshouse. There is a miniature railway and an outstanding play area for younger children. It also has a state-of-the-art skating facility.
Boating on Lake (charge made): April - October.
Model Railway Children's Rides: Most Sundays April - September.
Putting Green Easter -September
Show Glasshouse Open daily
Barrow park can be accessed from Abbey Road, Park Drive, Park Avenue and Greengate Street entrance to the car park is from Greengate street. To check for opening times or special events before you visit, please contact: Parks Office Tel: 01229 876543 Email: gardensandparks@barrowbc.gov.uk
Barrow Park Cafe at the pavilion offers tea, coffee, soft drinks, confectioneries, crisps, ice cream and cakes etc, the Cafe is open between approximately 10am and 5pm April to October
Toilet are at the Cafe
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