Events in Barrow-in-furness From 6th April – 12th April 2026

You can find community-led creative workshops shaping Barrow-in-Furness this week, with hands-on sessions at Furness Abbey Workshop where local artists guide participants in glazing techniques inspired by 19th-century ironwork designs. Children are taking part in balance bike runs every two weeks near Barrow Primary School, following a route based on James Ramsden’s original street plan with wide tree-lined avenues still visible today. Adults are joining walking rugby sessions at Hindpool Community Centre, open to residents from nearby areas such as Ulverston and Dalton-in-Furness for social connection and wellbeing. Special film screenings spotlight local stories, including footage from the 2019 Waterfront regeneration consultations, held in venues like Furness Library’s community hall or partnership events at Barrow Town Hall, its red sandstone façade reflecting the town's growth as a global iron and steel centre after H.W. Schneider’s discovery of rich deposits in 1850. Art exhibitions opening on evenings tied to mental health awareness include collaborative murals created by SEN groups using tactile materials in familiar settings at local youth centres near the Canteen Media & Arts Centre site, now closed but still shaping current programming despite awaiting demolition. These gatherings reflect a civic culture rooted in participation and care. Check listings below for times and venues.