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what's it like to live in barrow?
Why Choose Barrow?
A historic coastal town located in picturesque Cumbria, Barrow-in-Furness is bursting with spectacular coastlines and beautiful scenery. But it’s not all beaches, salt marshes and rugged dunes – Barrow is home to impressive cultural sights, a fantastic nightlife scene and a range of cosy cafés and restaurants, making your university experience one to remember.
The area is also home to a nationally significant advanced manufacturing cluster, with our partner, BAE Systems, at its heart. Our new campus, located within the Barrow Learning Quarter, is scheduled to open in 2024/25 and will offer opportunities for students to gain work experience with global companies.
What's on offer in #BrilliantBarrow?
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Cafés & Restaurants
Barrow is abuzz with quirky cafés, fantastic restaurants and cosy pubs.
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Fitness & Leisure
With an abundance of leisure facilities and beautiful scenery right on your doorstep, there are plenty of ways to stay active in Barrow.
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Sports
Love all things sport? Barrow is home to a number of local teams.
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Arts & Culture
There are so many opportunities to immerse yourself in Barrow's arts & culture scene!
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Social Scene
Barrow has a thriving nightlife with a range of lively clubs and cocktail bars.
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Beyond Barrow
You need only step outside of Barrow to discover even more activities and experiences which will further enhance your time at the University of Cumbria.
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