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Broughton-in-Furness

Dating back to the 11th Century, Broughton-in-Furness offers visitors plenty of things to see and do. This quaint town has a cobbled square, surrounded by shops, pubs and houses, many of which originate from the Georgian period.

The town is an ideal base for a walking or hiking holiday, and offers visitors the ideal opportunity to explore the rugged landscapes of the Duddon Valley and the more tranquil fells of the Lake District. Norman Nicholson, one of Britain´s finest 20th Century poets and William Wordsworth, both highlighted Broughton-in-Furness in their work, and the village was also home to Branwell Bronte, the brother of the Bronte sisters.

Cumbria

This small town is situated on the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park, and is located in the Furness region of Cumbria. Originally part of Lancashire before 1974, Broughton-in-Furness lies just inland from the West Cumbrian coastal village of Foxfield.

The original settlement grew to become a market town for both fishing and agriculture, and the central pillar in the town square was erected to mark the jubilee of King George III in 1810. In 1859, the Coniston Branch of the Furness Railway, which passed through the town, was opened, and in 1958, the line was closed and dismantled. The nearest railway to the town now is the Foxfield Railway Station, just two miles south-west of the centre.

National Park  in Cumbria

Once the National Park was created in the 1950´s, tourism to the area began to increase, although it is still a relatively quiet area of the Lake District. The diversion of the A595 road in the 1990s not only improved the local environment, but also helped retain the town´s rural feel.

If you are looking for places to eat and drink in Broughton, visit the mainly-organic Broughton Bakery, which won the good food award, or the superb Beswick´s Restaurant, which was founded by Ian and Joyce Beswick in 1978, and is situated in one of the old Georgian properties overlooking the square. Local produce is used to create delicious dishes on the menu and you are assured of a warm welcome.

Accommodation in Cumbria

If you are looking to stay more than a day in the Lake District, take advantage of some great weekend deals, offered by many hotels in Windermere, Ullswater, Bowness, Broughton, Kendal, Keswick, Penrith and Grasmere, or book to stay in a country cottage, a campsite or a guest house in this beautiful part of England. You will be spoilt for choice in the Lake District with a fantastic range of accommodation and hundreds of attractions for all the family. If you are a foodie, make the most of the homely pubs, country inns and Michelin-starred restaurants in the Lake District.

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