The striking Sir John Barrow Monument on Hoad Hill, which resembles a lighthouse, towers above the bustling streets below. Many traditional shops sit alongside new enterprises reflecting the work of Ulverston's thriving artistic community.

Ulverston's appeal is also due to the unique selection of attractions such as the world's only Laurel and Hardy Museum with a wealth of memorabilia and a small 1920s style cinema showing classic Laurel and Hardy films - a fitting tribute to these Kings of Comedy.

Where to Eat & Drink

Serving anything from warm toasted teacakes to ham and stilton ciabattas.

Cafes
The Olde Ulverston Tea Room, 2 Lower Brook St, Ulverston,Tel: 01229 580280
Sting in the Tail, 17 Fountain St, Ulverston, Tel: 01229 588028
The Hot Mango, King St, Ulverston, Tel: 01229 584866
The Ship's Wheel, King St, tel. 01229 580171

Pubs Serving Food
All these pubs serve traditional home cooked food with fresh local ingredients.

The Farmers Arms, King St, tel. 01229 584469
The Rose and Crown, Queen St, tel. 01229 583094
The Piel Castle, Market St, tel. 01229 582374
The Globe Inn, Queen St, tel. 01229 583416

Restaurants
These restaurants provide extensive menus, serving dishes from around the world including some local specialities such as Cumberland sausage and Morecambe Bay shrimps.

Kings Wine Bar & Restaurant, King St, tel. 01229 588947
Laurels, Queen St, tel. 01229 583961
The Ugly Duckling, 1 Buxton Place, tel. 01229 581573

Shopping & Retail
Ulverston has over 200 shops and businesses ranging from the small speciality shop to the larger shop catering for every requirement. The town has a tradition of retaining some of the original old butcher and bakers shops and more recently has added some galleries and studios all situated along the original cobbled streets and ginnels.

In the heart of the town centre is the indoor market steeped in history and open 5 days a week. Open air street market days are Thursday and Saturday. Ulverston boasts one of the largest outdoor markents in the South Lakes, which incorporates the Farmers' Market and food fair, selling local produce, and continues to be a popular attraction.

Attractions

There are many attractions in and around Ulverston and on the Furness Peninsula:
www.lake-district-peninsulas.co.uk

Aquarium of the Lakes
Visit Britain's award winning freshwater aquarium. Over 30 wonderful displays featuring the UK's largest collection of freshwater fish as well as mischievous otters and diving ducks. Walk on Windermere's re-created lake-bed in the Lake District's only underwater tunnel. Open all year.
www.aquariumofthelakes.co.uk
Tel: (015395) 30153, Lakeside, Newby Bridge, LA12 8AS

Colony Country Store
Colony Candles is home to the UK's leading candle manufacturer and the largest producer of scented candles in Europe. The workshop enables visitors to see the traditional craft of candle-making and the shop is a true haven for shopoholics everywhere! Excellent café on site. Open all year.
www.colonialcandles.com
Tel: (01229) 461102, Colony Gift Corporation, Lindal-in-Furness, Ulverston LA12 0LD

The Dock Museum
Explore the fascinating history of Barrow-in-Furness in this spectacular modern museum built over an original Victorian graving dock. The galleries and dockside site include an excellent film show, special exhibitions gallery, coastal walkways and adventure playground. Open all year, closed Mondays in Summer, closed Mondays & Tuesday in Winter.
www.dockmuseum.org.uk
Tel: (01229) 894444, North Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 2PW

Fell Foot Park
No matter what time of year, whether you just want to savour the magnificent colours and scenery of Lakeland or partake of the many activities for young and old, Fell Foot Park on the shores of Lake Windermere offers a magical environment for all the family. Open all year.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Tel: (015395) 31273, Newby Bridge, Cumbria LA12 8NN

Furness Abbey
Discover one of the richest Cistercian monasteries in England. Explore the soaring ruins of red sandstone and soak up the grandeur of this 700-year-old site. Located in peaceful valley, explore the majestic remains of the Abbey using the audio tour. Open all year. (Winter- closed Monday & Tuesdays)
Tel: (01229) 823420, Furness Abbey, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

Gleaston Watermill
Where the heck is Gleaston Watermill? You'll find us down the lanes, in the country. Visit this impressive fully restored watermill and learn about local rural life. Enjoy fabulous home cooking in the Dusty Miller Café, the scones are unsurpassed in the area! Open all year (closed Mondays in summer, except Bank Holidays, Mondays & Tuesdays in Winter)
www.watermill.co.uk
Tel: (01229) 869244, Gleaston, Ulverston LA12 0QH

Holker Hall & Gardens
Cumbria's premier stately home, owned by Lord and Lady Cavendish and their family, has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The beautiful 25 acres of national award-winning gardens are classed amongst the best in the world.
Open 2 April - 31 October, every day except Saturdays.
www.holker-hall.co.uk
Tel: (015395) 58328, Cark-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7PL

The Lakes Glass Centre
A brand new attraction featuring Cumbria Crystal and Heron Glass. This is a unique opportunity to see the manufacture of full lead crystal and coloured art glass using only traditional manufacturing methods. Open all year.
www.lakesglasscentre.co.uk
Tel: (01229) 581385, Oubas Hill, Ulverston, Cumbria

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Beautifully restored steam locomotives haul comfortable coaches from the Victorian station at Haverthwaite through the contrasting lake and river scenes of the Leven Valley to Lakeside, where connections are available with Windermere Lake Cruises. Open 15 April - 29 October.
www.lakesiderailway.co.uk
Tel: (015395) 31594, Haverthwaite Station, Nr. Ulverston LA12 8AL

Laurel & Hardy Museum
The world-famous museum devoted to Laurel & Hardy is located in Ulverston, the town where Stan Laurel was born in 1890. The museum is home to an amazing collection of memorabilia, including letters, photographs, personal items and furniture. Open all year except January.
Tel: (01229) 582292, 4C Upper Brook Street, Ulverston LA12 7BH

South Lakes Wild Animal Park
Europe's top tiger conservation centre. Take a unique safari on foot and see many animals wandering free in natural surroundings, walk with kangaroos and emu in the bush or watch parrots fly free in the trees. Open all year. Visit their website:
www.wildanimalpark.co.uk
Tel: (01229) 466086 Crossgates, Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8JR

Swarthmoor Hall
Swarthmoor Hall, situated on the edge of Ulverston, is a 16th century Grade II listed building that tells a tale of people involved in the radical changes of the post-Civil Wars world, both in the UK and beyond. There is a fine collection of 17th century furniture and beautiful gardens to sit in.
Guided tours are offered on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 2.30pm.
Tel: (01229) 583204 Fax: (01229) 583283, Swarthmoor, Nr Ulverston

Ulverston
A friendly and historic market town with its own unique charm. There is a colourful street market on Thursdays and Saturdays and an indoor market five days a week. Birthplace of Stan Laurel, the town is full of specialist shops, cobbled streets and winding ginnels just waiting to be discovered.
www.ulverston.net
Tel: (01229) 587120 Ulverston TIC

Windermere Lake Cruises
Cruise the length of England's longest lake and enjoy the ever-changing panorama of Lake Windermere. Steamers and launches sail daily between Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside with connections for the steam railway.
Open All Year. Visit their website:
www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk
Tel: (015395) 31188, Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Cumbria LA12 8AS

The festival town of Ulverston invites you to come and participate in, or just enjoy, one of its many festivals throughout the year. Click here for the festival list