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The Well-being Challenge

Tourism & Leisure

Barrow has a wealth of tourist attractions, including a number
of historic buildings such as Furness Abbey and Piel Castle,
and benefits from its coastal location and natural environment.

Business Tourism is an expanding sector and the town’s
accommodation offer is growing annually. Opportunities exist
for economic development and regeneration to develop the
town’s potential for tourism.

Good physical and mental wellbeing are central to people’s ability to participate fully in society and enjoy a high quality of life.
The vision for the Town Deal envisages a place where everyone is able to lead a healthy life, take part in active recreation and
leisure and receive high quality healthcare services.

Sport and physical activity contribute positively to social inclusion, regeneration, community safety, lifelong learning and health
improvement. Barrow currently has some of the poorest health statistics in the country and there is a clear link that health is
influenced by lifestyle choices, environment and other socio economic factors.

There are a wealth of opportunities within Barrow where residents can partake in informal recreation and leisure activity free of
charge such as parks, footpaths, woodland, beaches and dunes. Barrow also has a range of leisure facilities including

cinemas, laser zone and soft play, swimming pools, gyms and fitness centres, dance studios, 3G pitches, a running track and
other sports facilities.

Source: Barrow Borough Council