Name: Barrow in Furness Festival
Start: 2026-08-08T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-09T23:59:59+00:00

January 2026
Winter Programme with the Royal Navy

January 5 – March 20
June 2026
North Liverpool Academy & Isle of Man Maritime Voyage

June 21 – July 1

Pelican of London

This 11 day voyage from Liverpool to Oban is shared by two groups and focuses on sail training, personal development and ocean-focused STEM education. A visit at the Scottish Association for Marine Science in Oban rounds off the experience.
July 2026
Gordenstoun International Summer School

July 8 – July 30

Adventure at sea during the annual Gordenstoun International Summer School (GISS) is hosted for the fourth time by Pelican of London between the 8th and 30th of July. Pelican and the gaff ketch Klevia will be sailing out of Oban with several international group of young teenagers on short rotation.
August 2026
Sea Cadets Barrow in Furness and Scarborough

August 2 – August 7

Pelican welcomes sea cadets from Barrow and Scarborough for a tall ship experience from Oban to Barrow in Furness.
Barrow in Furness Festival

August 8 – August 9

Pelican of London and the gaff ketch Klevia will feature at Barrow Festival. We welcome the public to explore the decks, learn what it takes to sail a tall ship and introduce some of the marine science work we do on board. Our volunteers and crew are looking forward to meeting you between 11am and […]