A Charming Life In Broughton-in-Furness In The Lake District - By: Mat Fay

Broughton-in-Furness is a charming small town sitting upon the banks of the River Duddon and to the south of the Lake District National Park. With a population of less than 1000 people, Broughton-in-Furness has a comfortable size community but is big enough to provide residents with essential facilities such as a post office and a number of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. The town also serves as a centre for the surrounding rural community. Broughton-in-Furness retains an old world charm with its cobbled streets and Georgian architecture. The countryside immediately around Broughton-in-Furness is full of unspoiled and beautiful scenery and the area is popular with walkers.

Broughton-in-Furness can be found in the county of Cumbria, England's second largest county. Cumbria is not only home to the Lake District but also claims some of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The major M6 motorway runs through the centre of Cumbria from south of Birmingham and heads to Glasgow in the north. The nearest train station for Broughton-in-Furness is only two miles from the centre in nearby Foxfield. Direct trains go to Carlisle and Lancaster and from these stations it's possible to reach London, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham.

The town was founded as far back as the 11th century. The oldest building is thought to be the church of St. Mary's which was first built in Saxon times and is testament to the town's early origins. The town has roots in the fishing, cattle, wool and crafts industries but for the most part of its history it has been an important market town. The centre of the town was built up during Georgian times and at the heart of Broughton-in-Furness is the main Georgian market square which is still used for markets today.

Reminders of the town's historic market history can be witnessed via the village stocks and stone fish slabs found in the square. The town was in fact granted its first charter to hold fairs in Elizabethan times; the charter is still read out each year on the 1st August. The square is home to the town's most famous landmark, an Obelisk built in 1810 in commemoration of George III's Golden Jubilee.

Attractions nearby to the town include Duddon Furnace, one of the most complete surviving charcoal fired furnaces in England and the Swinside Stone Circle. This stone circle is thought to be one of the best in Europe and still has many stones standing.

The Lake District is easily accessible from the town and the southern tip of Lake Windermere is only a 30 minute drive from Broughton. Often considered the most beautiful of Britain's national parks, it is also the largest. The Lake District is popular not only with visitors to the area but is revisited time and again by local residents. It's hard to tire of the walks and other activities available throughout the Lake District. High energy activities include abseiling, kayaking and even mountain boarding. Gentle activities include cycling, walking, sailing and stopping for cream teas.

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