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Ulverston
Ulverston is a historic market town lying just beyond the Lake District National Park boundary. Known as "the laal town with a big heart" it is famous for its plethora of festivals which include the Charter Festival, Flag Festival, Carnival and Walking Festival.
Ulverston is widely known as the birthplace of Stan Laurel (you can visit the museum dedicated to Stan & Ollie) and also as the birthplace of Sir John Barrow.
The town is overlooked by the Sir John Barrow monument on Hoad Hill a replica of the Eddystone lighthouse built in 1850 which has just secured lottery funding for a complete restoration.
Ulverston received its charter in 1280 and market day is Thursday with many stalls selling cumbrian produce on the market square.
Ulverston is a great shopping destination with many fashion shops and specialist food shops.There are cafe's and restaurants to choose from and a new wine bar.
A canal (shortest and deepest in England) links the town centre with Morecambe bay at Canal Foot and the canal was used for the iron ore trade in bygone times.
Ulverston Events
Flag Fortnight May 1st-16th 2010: Flags and banners throughout the town.
Ulverston Walking Festival : April 30th-May 8th 2010
Printfest 2010 : May 1st-2nd Coronation Hall
Ulverston Carnival Day : July 3rd 2010
Furness Tradition Festival: July 9th-11th 2010
Ulverston Charter Festival: September 4th-18th 2010
Ulverston Lantern Procession : September 18th 2010
Dickensian Festival : Nov 28/29
Christmas Art Trail : Nov 22-30
Ulverston Shopping
Boudoir Pink : The South Lakes premier lingerie emporium
Lindow's : Jewellers and official Cartier agents
No.6 Hair - Hairdressers
Ulverston Eating Out Guide
The Temple Thai - Excellent Thai Restaurant
Gillams Tearoom - Tearoom and Cafe
Ulverston Accommodation:
Hotels:
Lonsdale House Hotel - Hotel and eatery close to the centre of town
Eden Lodge Hotel - Luxury hotel in Bardsea with panoramic views over Morecambe Bay
B&B's
St Marys Mount Manor - evening meals available
Cottages
Twenty Queen Street - luxury townhouse for rent
Things To Do In Ulverston:
The Roxy Cinema Ulverston - 1930's Art Deco Cinema
Laurel And Hardy Museum - Famous museum in Stans' home town
Horse Riding at Moat Farm Equestrian Centre
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