Sir John Barrow Cottage

21/05/2026

New, more permanent sign for the cottage provided by Imran at Signs n Graphix in the indoor market!

18/05/2026

On 8 May 2026, Lancaster University Confucius Institute was proud to host the world premiere of Ulverston filmmaker Steve Wharton's compelling documentary about John Barrow's trip to China towards the end of the 18th century.

The Confucius Institute welcomed around 50 guests to a special screening of Voyage East at Lancaster University, bringing together students, staff and members of the local community for an evening exploring the historical relationship between Britain and China.

To find out more, please visit the news article in the following link: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/confucius-institute/news/world-premiere-of-groundbreaking-documentary-voyage-east-screening-hosted-by-lancaster-university-confucius-institute-explores-historic-britainchina-relations

18/05/2026

Some new, oldish photos of the cottage from about 25 years ago.

17/05/2026

New exhibition in the cottage from today, put together by Ulverston's own Steve Wharton, on his own and Sir John's travels in China

08/05/2026

Interesting piece of archaeological research relating to Sir John Barrow's later years at the admiralty

DNA identifies four more members of Franklin Expedition, solving 160-year arctic mystery | Archaeology News Online Magazine

DNA analysis identifies four Franklin expedition sailors, including long-missing Harry Peglar, resolving a 160-year Arctic mystery.

01/05/2026

The cottage will be closed today, ironically because we are leading a walk for Ulverston about the life of Sir John!

17/04/2026

New paint is now finished and we're all tidied up, some new items added to the display, just need some better weather now!

05/04/2026

Cottage paintwork much improved, thanks to Ulverston Town Council and a bit of last minute tidying of the garden, we are now open for the season, why not stop by for a visit now the weather has improved!

30/03/2026

The Sir John Barrow cottage will reopen this Easter Sunday from 1pm to 5pm and then on Fridays from 10am to 2pm and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

03/07/2025

Due to other commitments the cottage won't be open tomorrow, should be open as normal from Sunday onwards.

15/06/2025

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the cottage will be closed today.