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Ulverston Cottages
Birthplace of Stan Laurel, Ulverston is an interesting market
town in the South Lakes and features a wide range of attractions to
suit the whole family.
Explore its cobbled streets and historic squares, lined with
colourful shops and inviting places to eat and drink. Soak up the
banter of the daily indoor market and watch out for speciality food
fairs - great for stocking your Ulverston cottage with tasty
goodies!
You will find a wealth of
things to do in Ulverston . For fans of slapstick comedy and
memorabilia, the Laurel and Hardy Museum hits the spot. Other
venues out to impress include the Lakes Glass Centre; Coronation
Hall and the Lanternhouse for music, dance and drama; Ford Park for
outdoor theatre and festivals; and the Roxy Cinema for movies.
Enjoy quiet meditation at Conishead Priory, founded by Augustinian
Monks and today site of a Buddhist Temple. Learn about the Quaker
Movement at Swarthmoor Hall or about traditional milling at
Gleaston Water Mill.
Ulverston cottages and vibrant festivals!
This quirky little town is well known for festivals and other
special events. Flag Fortnight, Dickensian Festival, Fashion, Beer,
Music, Walking, Easter Bonnet Parade, Lantern Procession...a treat
for everyone!
Get out and about amid the rolling pastures of the Furness
Peninsula. Trace the steps of merchants, miners, monks, fishermen
and shipbuilders along the Cumbria Way, the Cistercian Way and the
Cumbria Coastal Way. Gentler options include towpath strolls along
Ulverston Canal or spotting wildfowl on Urswick Tarn. For sweeping
views across Morecambe Bay and the Lake District Fells, head for
Hoad Hill or Birkrigg Common.
Lots to see and do when you book an Ulverston cottage! For more
ideas on how to spend your time in the Lake District, take a look
at our Ulverston
Inspire Me pages.