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a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria

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About Ulverston

Old town and port with cobbled streets and a pretty market square. It is surrounded by the Furness fells, Coniston Water, Lake Windemere, and the spectacular Cumbrian Mountains. Being on somewhat lower land, Ulverston does not have the dramatic appeal of its illustrious neighbours, but it does have a gentle landscape and a friendly atmosphere.

Ulverston is in a part of Cumbria that is a walkers paradise. A network of villages is criss-crossed by footpaths, bridleways, and green lanes linking together historic sites and waterways. The Ulverston Canal has interesting pathways for walkers and is popular with boaters and fishermen.

Swarthmoor Hall is a fabled Elizabethan house which was the former home of George Fox founder of the Quaker movement in 1652. The house is beautifully preserved with the feel of an English country home rather than that of a grand manor house. The design of the house is very picturesque showing beautiful mullion windows. Inside there is an unusual staircase, rich panelling and excellent English furniture. The house now belongs to the Society of Friends and is open to the public at a nominal entrance fee.

On a note of interest Sir John Barrow the noted explorer was born here in 1764, and the town is also the birthplace of Comedian Stan Laurel who was born here in 1890. The Laurel and Hardy museum contains press cuttings, personal possessions and film archive of the man who made so many of us laugh.

Ulverston's quaint market square is dominated by a beautiful Market Cross, off the square runs a myriad of narrow lanes filled with attractive shops. The town's colourful outdoor market is a fun affair which is attended from miles around. In the market square you will also find an attractive former coaching inn with many original features.

The Lakes Glass Centre makes an interesting visit, this venue was opened in 1999 by the Cumbria Crystal and Heron Glass factories, it has a retail outlet and a restaurant, and best of all visitors can explore the wonderful world of glass blowing and see the techniques used for coloured glass. There are many magnificent pieces of crystal and coloured glass on display.

Ulverston lies close to the wide sweep of Morcambe Bay, and is not far from Duddon Sands and Dalton in Furness, it is close to Cartmel priory and Holker Hall, which are but two of the many famous attractions of the Furness Peninsula, others include Neolithic remains and stone circles.

Visitors to the area will find a range of accommodation to suit all tastes. The town is ideal for a pleasant weekend or for a longer stay, to explore both the lovely Lakeland scenery and the miles of golden sands stretching from Morecambe Bay to Whitehaven.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Ulverston

The Laurel & Hardy Museum	(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)	Pictures
South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Dalton-in-Furness	(3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Holker Hall	(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction E)	Pictures
Cartmel Priory	(5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction E)	Pictures
Furness Abbey	(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Aquarium of the Lakes, Newby Bridge	(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Millom Castle	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Piel Castle	(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
Black Combe	(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Dalton Castle	(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction W)	Pictures
Grizedale Forest Park Country Park	(10.5 miles, 17.0 km, direction N)	Pictures
Arnside Tower	(10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction E)	Pictures
Hill Top	(12.0 miles, 19.2 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts House	(12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Lake Windermere	(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Ulverston

Dalton-in-Furness in the county of Cumbria (4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction SW)
Dalton-in-Furness can be found at the meeting point of the roads leading from the mass of sands forming the Furness peninsula-one...
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Askam-in-Furness in the county of Cumbria (4.6 miles, 7.3 km, direction W)
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Grizebeck in the county of Cumbria (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NW)
This is a place that is all "Morning Glory" as the sun rises over the vast sweep of the moors, nature seems at peace with herself showing an intringent range of moorland colour and newly awaken wildlife creatures, out in search of food.
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Cartmel in the county of Cumbria (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction E)
Cartmel's village square is surrounded by old shops, pubs and a 14th century gatehouse owned by the National Trust.
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Allithwaite in the county of Cumbria (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction E)
Allithwaite is a small village situated a couple of miles inland from the favoured resort of Grange-over-Sands. It is also within easy reach of Cartmel with its racecourse and old priory.
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Borwick in the county of Cumbria (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction W)
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Millom in the county of Cumbria (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction W)
The town of Millom developed close to the banks of the estuary of the River Duddon. It nestles in the shadow of the Black Combe,...
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Grange-over-Sands in the county of Cumbria (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction E)
The town is backed by beautiful woodland and overlooks the vast expanse of Morecombe Bay.
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Broughton-in-Furness in the county of Cumbria (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction NW)
This attractive little place can boast of once being an important market town with a history stretching back to around the 15th and 16th centuries.
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Barrow in Furness in the county of Cumbria (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction SW)
Barrow-in-Furnace is defined by three things, the glorious red Sandstone ruins of Furnace Abbey, founded by King Steven in 1132, its beautiful sea and coastline where visitors thrill to the exciting sight of tall ships competing in the Tall Ship's Festival, and the magical views of Lakeland's distant towering peaks.
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Broughton Mills in the county of Cumbria (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction NW)
It offers a panorama of superb views in all directions, and is certainly one of the most magnificent walking areas close to the western fringe of the Lake District National Park.
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Torver in the county of Cumbria (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction N)
The lovely village of Torver is found in rich countryside beside Coniston Water in England's Lake District National Park.
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Silecroft in the county of Cumbria (10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction W)
This little village is set along the glorious Whicham Beck against a back-drop of dramatic scenery encompassing fells and the Black Combe.
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Arnside in the county of Cumbria (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction E)
This pretty village has all the ingredients of an old style fishing village with a delightful mix-match of charming properties rising up from a beach of firm golden sand littered with colourful sailing boats.
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Silverdale in the county of Lancashire (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction E)
The village of Silverdale once sat on the River Kent, but in the 1920's the river changed its course to reach the sea further...
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Nearby travel help

Ulverston Station	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Kirkby-in-Furness Station	(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction NW)
M6 Junction 35A	(14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction E)
M6 Junction 35	(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction E)
Blackpool Airport	(29.1 miles, 46.9 km, direction S)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport	(60.4 miles, 97.2 km, direction S)
Ulverston to London	(223.4 miles, 359.4 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Ulverston

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Ulverston center
Farmers Arms	(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction N)
Aynsome Manor Hotel	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction E)
Abbey House Hotel	(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction SW)
Graythwaite Manor Hotel	(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction E)
Newby Bridge Hotel	(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction NE)
Hampsfell House Hotel - Non Smoking	(7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction E)
Ambrose Hotel	(8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction SW)
Brockwood Hall	(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NW)
Brow Head Hotel	(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SW)
Bankfield House Hotel	(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction W)
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