Deserts, volcanoes, extinctions, the Ice Age - an amazing look at the history of Furness.
A moose's head, the oldest human-worked objects in Furness, large kidney stones of iron ore and many other objects will tell the story of the natural history of Furness.
The geology of Furness created the landscape we have today. The melting of the Ice Age glaciers created Walney Channel. Without this protected harbour it’s unlikely that Barrow would have developed beyond the small village that it was in the early 1840s. The discovery of massive deposits of high grade iron ore was also key in Barrow’s development. We tell the fascinating story of how limestone, slate, iron ore and even salt was created millions of years ago and how it shaped Barrow, then and now.
Tim Pomfret will run his popular circus skills workshops; learn the art of plate spinning, balancing,juggling, stilts walking and pedal go.
11.15am - 12.45pm
1.15pm - 2.45pm
3.00pm - 4.30pm
Suitable for all ages.
Children aged 8 and under
must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets available from The Dock Museum
Local artist Tina Allonby will run a craft workshop; learn the art of mono printing using two different techniques.
11am - 12pm
1pm - 2pm
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Suitable for children aged 5 - 15 years.
Children aged 8 and under
must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets available from The Dock Museum
Local artist Gary Brigdens brings his puppet workshops to the Museum
Explore the different forms of puppetry and animation, then manipulate simple hand puppets with a chance to work inside a real puppet booth.
11am-12
1pm-2pm
2.30pm-3.30pm
Our most popular workshop returns to The Dock Museum.
Learn about animals with the opportunity to handle them - if you dare!
11am - 11.45am
12noon - 12.45pm
1.45pm - 2.30pm
2.45pm - 3.30pm
Suitable for all ages.
Children aged 8 and under
must be accompanied by an adult.
Local entertainer Mike Hancock will perform his hilarious show to the crowds.
Try the free children's quiz with a prize!
Suitable for all ages.
10am - 5pm
Last admission to the museum is 4.15pm