A DAY OUT IN ULVERSTON

Ulverston is a charming market town in Cumbria. It has a rich heritage with many festivals and events throughout the year, as well as plenty of pubs to eat and drink in. We’ve compiled a list of a few places to visit and things to do whilst in the area.

Laurel & Hardy Museum
The legendary comedy duo Laurel and Hardy are from the town, and you’ll see a statue of them in the town centre. The world’s only Laurel and Hardy Museum is also in Ulverston, so if you fancy hearing more about the life and work of the famous pair, then head to the museum. Aswell as the museum, you can catch some of their classic films at Roxy Cinema.

Explore the area by foot
Have a stroll up the Hoad Monument, a replica of Eddystone Lighthouse that commemorates Sir John Barrow, a native explorer and founder of the Royal Geographic Society. At the top you can enjoy panoramic views across the Langdales, Morecambe Bay and the Yorkshire Dales in the distance. It’s hard to miss if you’re travelling around by car when you’re in the area.

If a flat route is more your thing, wander along Ulverston canal at just 1.25 miles long, it’s the shortest, widest and deepest in the world! Halfway along the canal you’ll find a grade ii listed rolling bridge, believed to be the only one of its kind in England.

Cumbria Crystal
Get artsy at Cumbria Crystal with their workshops. Learn to blow your own glass bauble in their workshop or create your own paperweight. If designing and sculpting yourself isn’t for you, their shop and outlet is also located in Ulverston. Workshops are available to book online and run most days.

Begin the Cumbria Way
This 70-mile-long footpath begins in Ulverston before trailing through the Lake District and finishing in Carlisle. Heading away from Ulverston and towards Coniston is a beautiful part of the trip, passing by the door of another Robinsons pub, The Ship Inn (we recommend a stop off here!) The route then trails towards the shore and ends in Coniston village. You could make the most of your time in Coniston with an overnight stop at the Crown Inn, before jumping back on the bus to Ulverston the next morning.

Make your own gin
Become your own botanist at Shed One and distill your own gin. The gin experiences often run on Sundays, but there is availability around on selected other dates. Aswell as making your own gin, there are distillery tours that run most Saturdays where you can sample at least five gins and learn more about the story of Shed One gin.

How to get there
By rail: Ulverston is connected by rail on the Cumbrian coastline. The train line runs from Manchester Airport and goes as far as Carlisle, touching many villages worth visiting along the way.

By car: The closest motorway to Ulverston is the M6, which you’d leave at Junction 36 and head down the A590 (You could stop by at the Gilpin Bridge Inn for a pit stop before continuing).

By bus: There are a couple of routes that run through Ulverston. Reach Ulverston by bus from Kendal, Barrow in Furness, Coniston or Newby Bridge.

DRINK

Piel Castle
The place to go for some live entertainment, a game of pool or a great ‘bar’ atmosphere.

Hope & Anchor
A cosy mix of eclectic and tradition in this quirky pub.

DINE

Rose & Crown
Expect all the pub classics, served the Rose and Crown way. Warm up by a toasty log fire or wrap up warm and enjoy the al fresco area.

STAY

Kings Arms
Make the most of a weekend away with a stopover night. An affordable night’s stay in the middle of the town. The Kings Arms also serves great food.