Soapbox Challenge Parking & Directions
Travelling to the Soapbox Challenge
By Road
From the M6 motorway, exit the M6 at junction 36 and continue along the A590 signposted Barrow.
By Bus
There is a daily National Express Coach service to Kendal with a link via X6 to Barrow. Stagecoach in Cumbria and other Operators operate a comprehensive bus service between local towns and the Lake District. For details contact National Express on: 08705 80 80 80 or use their journey planner at www.nationalexpress.com
Local bus services in Barrow are provided by Stagecoach. You can download their timetables as pdf files from the Stagecoach site: www.stagecoachbus.com
By Rail
Whether travelling South from Carlisle or West from Lancaster, the railway lines offer a scenic coastal journey into Barrow in Furness with stunning views and varied wildlife to see on the way. For information on timetables and tickets visit www.northernrailway.co.uk
Official Soapbox Car Park
All Council owned car parks are FREE on Sunday 29th August.
Hall Street & Fell Street car parks will be unavailable to vehicles as they are hosting the Funfair.
Oldham Street car park will be used by participants in the event and we expect there will be no space for visitor vehicles.
The main visitor car park will be the Market Street Car Park located at the Town Hall, please click here to view a map of the local car parks.
Disabled Parking & Viewing Area
Disabled parking will be available at the BDDA centre on School Street which will provide easy access to a disabled viewing area located by the start ramp. There will be limited spaces available in the disabled viewing area.
Click here to view a Google Map of the BDDA location
