Barrow is destination Playcation this summer.
BarrowFull has created free mini-festivals for the summer, offering a wide range of exciting activities from urban street dance and film animation workshops to VR experiences.
Barrow band The Native Cult will be performing on selected days as well as the prestigious Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra for the Lunchtime Lives, half hour mini-gigs where everyone can relax, sit back and enjoy live music.
Events take place from 11am-3.30pm on Tuesday, July 30 in Vickerstown Park; on Thursday, August 1 in Cavendish Park; at the Dock Museum on Saturday, August 3; at Ormsgill Community Centre on Tuesday, August 6; in Abbots Vale Park on Thursday, August 8 and finish in Barrow Park on Saturday, August 10.
Playcations have been running during summers in Barrow since 2021 and this year, more of the events are aimed at older children including graffiti workshops and word jam sessions.
There are also chances to play a giant board game, try motion-triggered sound art mini golf, gelli painting and producing comics and zines.
Playcations are even offering a bike repair station to ensure a safe summer of cycling.
Younger children and families can take part in activities happening at all the Playcation venues including a library and family hub storytime.
