LOCAL AREA & INFORMATION

Leece | Ulverston | Barrow-in-Furness | Lake District | Cumbria

Tarnfoot Farm is in the village of Leece, which is situated on the Furness peninsula, near to Ulverston and Barrow-in-Furness, on the south-western edge of the Cumbrian Lake District.

Here are details/links about various attractions around the local area:

Local Places:

• Leece Village
• Barrow-in-Furness - about 3 miles from Leece.
• Walney Island - small island next to Barrow.
• Ulverston - market town near to Barrow. Birth place of Stan Laurel.

Pubs/Restaurants

• The Copper Dog - Local pub in the village of Leece. Serves good beer and food, with occasional evening entertainment.
• The Fisherman's Arms, Bardsea - Pub along the Coast Road. Serves good food.
• The Bay Horse, Ulverston - Pub, Restaurant and Hotel in Ulverston. A little more expensive but serves excellent food from an award winning chef.

Night Life

If you require something a little more lively, take a trip into Barrow town centre. There are numerous pubs around the town hall area and later on, you can visit the famous 'Gaza Strip' around Cornwallis Street, with it's many nightclubs ( WARNING: This can get a bit rowdy, hence the nickname!! ).

NB: There is a ship permanently docked near to the Morrison supermarket called the Princess Selandia which has some restaurants and a new night club called "The Blue Lagoon".

Shops

The village of Leece has no shops, but nearby Barrow has everything you would ever need. The town has the biggest retail centre in the South Lakes area, including a choice of supermarkets e.g. Tesco, Morrison, Asda. (Tesco is open 24 hours Monday to Saturday!)