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Abaza Trophy

Barrow Golf Club is a jewel set amidst the splendour of the Lake District and the beauty of the Furness Peninsula.

Sat 1 AugHole 19 at Barrow Golf Club(2.1mi)

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Likely freeArts & CultureChildren & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Tiddlers – Museum Explorer Group for Little Ones

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held on the first Thursday of every month, featuring creative crafts, interactive play, and gallery exploration.

Sat 1 Aug14:00The Dock Museum(0.5mi)

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Community

Lobotomite Productions Presents - Anti-tank + Mindskrew +

01/08/2026 - 02/08/2026 - 7:00 pm - 2:00 am Underground Music Society Underground Music Society, Carlisle Street Barrow-in-Furness

Sat 1 Aug20:00Barrow Underground Music Society(0.9mi)

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Community

Gents Invitation

Barrow Golf Club is a jewel set amidst the splendour of the Lake District and the beauty of the Furness Peninsula.

Sun 2 AugHole 19 at Barrow Golf Club(2.1mi)

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Seniors Open

Barrow Golf Club is a jewel set amidst the splendour of the Lake District and the beauty of the Furness Peninsula.

Tue 4 AugHole 19 at Barrow Golf Club(2.1mi)

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Ladies Monthly Medal

Barrow Golf Club is a jewel set amidst the splendour of the Lake District and the beauty of the Furness Peninsula.

Wed 5 AugHole 19 at Barrow Golf Club(2.1mi)

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Community

Midweek Stableford 7

Barrow Golf Club is a jewel set amidst the splendour of the Lake District and the beauty of the Furness Peninsula.

Thu 6 AugHole 19 at Barrow Golf Club(2.1mi)

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History & Heritage

Tiddlers – Museum Explorer Group for Little Ones

Bring your toddlers and tiny tots along for Tiddlers, a fun, hands-on family group held at the Dock Museum on the first Thursday of every month!

Thu 6 Aug14:00The Dock Museum(0.5mi)

via The Dock MuseumLocal gem

History & Heritage

Shakespeare Comes To The Dock Museum

Experience ‘Macbeth’ like you’ve never seen it before... outdoors at The Dock Museum!

Thu 6 Aug20:00The Dock Museum(0.5mi)

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Community

Ladies Wilkinson Trophy/scratch/handicap

Barrow Golf Club is a jewel set amidst the splendour of the Lake District and the beauty of the Furness Peninsula.

Fri 7 AugHole 19 at Barrow Golf Club(2.1mi)

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Lee Trevino

Barrow Golf Club is a jewel set amidst the splendour of the Lake District and the beauty of the Furness Peninsula.

Sat 8 AugHole 19 at Barrow Golf Club(2.1mi)

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Theatre

My Favourite Things – Celebrating 15 Years in Amateur Theatre

My Favourite Things – Celebrating 15 Years in Amateur Theatre at Forum 28. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Sat 8 Aug20:30Forum 28(0mi)

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Community

Oakmere Homes Open

Barrow Golf Club is a jewel set amidst the splendour of the Lake District and the beauty of the Furness Peninsula.

Sun 9 AugHole 19 at Barrow Golf Club(2.1mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Workshop: Introduction to composition and group music-making with Tom Culling

Local composer and musician Tom Culling returns to Full of Noises to run a series of workshops for neurodivergent and disabled young people aged 11-17. The workshops start on 10 August and will be held over four days spread out over two weeks. These sessions were very popular last year – and places are limited to eight. What is involved? Participants will learn how to write, record and perform a piece of music in a safe and inviting environment with experienced musicians, exploring various accessible, technology-based gateways into music-making. You will explore: Musical experimentation, improvisation, composition, music technology and live-electronics, performance. These sessions are suitable for people with any level of musical experience, including those without any prior experience. There will be two sessions each day, each lasting two hours, with a lunch break and rest time in between at our accessible building in Barrow Park. Commitment of four days Over the course of the summer school, we will record an album as a group. Participants are expected to commit to coming to all sessions as they will be aiming towards an informal group performance on the last day. Carers are welcome to attend, and breakout spaces will be available during each of the sessions. Participants must bring their own lunch and are welcome to bring any instruments from home, however instruments will be provided. More details: The sessions begin on Monday 10 August and then run over four days...

Mon 10 Aug11:30Full of Noises(0.6mi)

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Seniors v Silverdale (H)

Barrow Golf Club is a jewel set amidst the splendour of the Lake District and the beauty of the Furness Peninsula.

Tue 11 AugHole 19 at Barrow Golf Club(2.1mi)

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The Crocodile of Sadness by John Powell Jones

The Crocodile of Sadness is an imaginative, visually striking performance about grief, care and the pressure of carrying things alone. We are thrilled that John Powell Jones is bringing this to Full of Noises for two FREE matinee performances on 12 and 13 of August at 1.30pm. This is part of Barrowfull’s summer Playcations. Recommended for ages 8+ FREE ENTRY but you need to BOOK HERE. The show blends storytelling, digital projection and unexpected moments of disruption to create an intimate and shifting live experience. Adapted from an original graphic novel by John Powell Jones and presented at Lowry for the first time, the performance moves between folklore, speculative storytelling and performance lecture as the narrative gradually begins to unravel. Set in the fictional world of Durt, the story follows Drock, a crocodile entrusted with carrying the sadness of the Skyn Forest in delicate, egg-like vessels. As the forest’s inhabitants grow increasingly dependent on this system, the emotional cost of placing so much responsibility on a single figure slowly comes into focus. The journey is guided by The Maddock, a ceremonial storyteller, and The Rollop, a scholarly interpreter of myth.

Wed 12 Aug14:30Full of Noises(0.6mi)

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The Crocodile of Sadness by John Powell Jones

Thu 13 Aug14:30Full of Noises(0.6mi)

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Venues with events near Barrow-in-Furness

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Hole 19 at Barrow Golf Club2.1 miles away The Dock Museum0.5 miles away Full of Noises0.6 miles away

More about Barrow-in-Furness

Cumbria, England

Barrow-in-Furness sits snugly on the Irish Sea and has always had a knack for turning ordinary evenings into proper nights out. The Derby Inn has been hosting live music and local talent long enough to know exactly what makes a crowd sing along. It is rare that you find such a reliable spot without having to drive halfway to Lancaster or Blackpool. The town does not need to look further than its own doorstep for entertainment that feels like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day. You can catch comedy acts, watch sports, or just sit back and listen to bands without the hassle of hunting for tickets online. Near Here keeps track of what is going on so you do not have to waste time scrolling through endless lists.

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