Plans to permanently shut an ancient monastery during the winter have been confirmed. Furness Abbey, on the outskirts of ...

A pretty part of the UK is known for its beautiful scenery ... One much loved spot in the area is Furness Abbey, an historic ruin. A visitor on Tripadvisor said: “This is a beautiful location ...

Funding from the fourth round of the Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND) will see three north west sites get more than £1.3million.

Furness Abbey, on the outskirts of Barrow, Cumbria, was founded about 900 years ago and was the first of England's "greater monasteries" to be dissolved during Henry VIII's religious reforms.

Historic photos of Barrow in Furness' oldest hotels in the early 20th century with some accommodating famous guests ...

It was originally reported earlier this year that Furness Abbey was facing a Winter closure, with English Heritage now confirming the changes.

Furness Abbey and Lanercost Priory will open as usual ... English Heritage cares for over 400 sites right across England but no longer receives or relies on regular funding from the Department ...