What to do and see in Ulverston, England: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

March 8, 2022 Myesha Cogley

Ulverston is a market town in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria in North West England. Historically in Lancashire, the town is in the Furness area 8 miles (13 kilometres) north-east of Barrow-in-Furness. It is close to the Lake District, and just north of Morecambe Bay, neighboured by Swarthmoor, Pennington and Rosside.
Restaurants in Ulverston

1. Stott Park Bobbin Mill

Colton Hill, Ulverston LA12 8AX England +44 15395 31087 http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stott-park-bobbin-mill/?utm_source=Trip%20Advisor&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Trip%20Advisor%20Profiles&utm_content=stott%20park%20bobbin%20mill
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Stott Park Bobbin Mill

Reviewed By markaF791UT

An outstandingly well preserved mill where wooden bobbins were made for the UK weaving industry of the 19th and 20th centuries. Almost exactly as it was left when the mill closed, a guide takes you on a tour of the mill and demonstrates how bobbins were made in the millions. The tour includes working lathes and the truly spectacular original working steam engine that powered the mill. There is also a little shop where you can buy genuine antique bobbins.

2. Millerbeck Light Railway

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Millerbeck Light Railway

Millerbeck Light Railway is a 7 1/4inch gauge miniature railway situated in the grounds of a private home. Millerbeck is not a commercial operation and is supported by a team of talented volunteers who maintain the railway year round and run the railway on selected open days. Millerbeck is open on selected days of the year, principally Bank Holiday Sundays and Mondays. We also have special events for Halloween and Christmas. Christmas is ticket only event and booking commences August Bank Holiday. For more information visit our Facebook page or website. Please note this is the Millerbeck Light Railway, not Haverthwaite.

3. Gummer's How

Ulverston England +44 1229 466040 [email protected] http://ulverston.com/venues/
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Gummer's How

Gummer's How is easy to reach via the A590, turning onto the A592 at Newby Bridge, and then right onto Fell Foot Brow. Continue to drive or cycle up the incredibly steep hill until you reach the car park at Gummer's How. There are also several laybys where you can sensibly leave your car. You can probably do without a map for the basic walk, but if you have an OS map, the grid ref for the start is SD 390 877, height 681ft. If you go off the main path onto the myriad of smaller paths, we would definitely recommend a map. Start by taking the footpath northwards, signposted Gummer's How. Almost immediately you will be rewarded with magnificent views of the lake. The path is a little bit challenging, but straightforward if you're reasonably fit and wearing sensible walking shoes. Grid ref for the summit is SD 390 884, height 1034ft. At the top there is a trig point, and some fabulous views of Windermere. Total length of the walk, there and back, is about 1.2 miles.

Reviewed By Janis42and77 - Lake District, United Kingdom

A place to walk and enjoy the 360 degree view at the top . Suitable for all Ages but probably needs Sticks on the descent if you’re elderly . Just love walking up there . Always Plenty of people about but not too many That it’s crowded .

4. Lake District Bikes

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Lake District Bikes

C-19 update WE ARE OPEN FOR BIKE HIRE FROM 29th APRIL 2021. Bookings can still be made for the 30th April onwards into Spring, Summer and Autumn 2021. We are bike hire specialising in a range of top end road bikes and MTN bikes such as Titanium Enigma and Carbon Trek Madone road bikes, coupled with an extensive portfolio of E-Bikes, all terrain gravel bikes, Hybrid leisure bikes, children's bikes and buggies. Prior booking of hire bikes is essential to ensure availability and for Covid protocols.The bike hire can also be coupled with guided adventure rides in the Lake District on or off road . Prior booking is essential. Cumbria and North Lancashire agents for New Enigma road , gravel bikes and Hunt wheels. New bikes in stock in a range of sizes and models of Enigma Titanium framed road and Titanium Hard tail MTN bikes to ride in the Lake District and at home.

5. Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre

Conishead Priory Priory Road, Ulverston LA12 9QQ England +44 1229 584029 [email protected] http://manjushri.org
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Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre is an internationally renowned centre for meditation, where everyone is welcome to enjoy a peaceful environment or join in the many programmes offered throughout the year. Whether you are looking for a day visit to the Buddhist Temple, house or grounds, an introduction to Buddhist meditation, or in depth courses and retreats, Manjushri KMC offers an enjoyable and meaningful experience. Daily free 15 minute guided meditations held in the World Peace Temple, everyone welcome. Each day there is a guided meditation at 12.30pm and 2pm. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to the International Spring and Summer Festival we are closed to day visitors from Mon 13 May and reopen on Mon 3 June 2019. Then again on Mon 15 July and reopen Sat 17 August 2019. Sorry for any inconvenience this causes.

Reviewed By dawnc4646 - Barnsley, United Kingdom

Beautiful friendly place to visit with woodland walks, access to Morecambe bay and a gorgeous cafe, gift shop and information centre.

6. Cumbria Crystal

Unit 4 Canal Head Oubas Hill, Ulverston LA12 7LB England +44 1229 584400 [email protected] http://www.cumbriacrystal.com/
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Cumbria Crystal

Cumbria crystal is one of the last remaining producers of hand-blown and hand-cut lead English crystal. We only use traditional glass making methods and our small team of highly skilled artisans are committed to making our crystal of both traditional & contemporary designs. The factory lies at the edge of the lake district where visitors can watch the mastery of the art of making exceptional crystal. You can see our skilled artisans working Monday to Friday 9am - 4.30pm and glass blowing experiences are available Saturday to Wednesday 9am - 5pm (Sunday 10am - 4pm), pre-booking is advised via our website.

Reviewed By Q341QBsallyS - Leicestershire, United Kingdom

We were lucky enough to have a bauble blowing experience given to us as a wedding present. Claire guided us both through the whole experience with patience and care and explained the whole process reassuring us with her expertise. We picked the baubles up a few days after and are thrilled with them. A lovely momento of a brilliant experience combined with a wedding present. A visit to the shop is also highly recommended, a beautiful selection of crystal.

7. Ford Park Ulverston now The Base

Ulverston LA12 7JP England +44 1229 580666 http://www.ford-park.org.uk
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Ford Park Ulverston now The Base

Reviewed By llanner1970

First time trying the evening menu, all courses were delicious and presentation was fab. Friendly, attentive staff and loved being able to watch Chef prepare/present food in open kitchen. Love that menu will always be different; you can view the menus up to month in advance and so can pick which evening has best menu to suit taste. Chef coming round at end of meal was a nice touch; will defiantly book again. Very covid aware and excellent value.

8. The Hoad Monument

Ulverston England +44 1229 466040 [email protected] http://ulverston.com/venues/
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The Hoad Monument

The prominent memorial on Hoad Hill was built in 1850 in honour of Sir John Barrow, a naval explorer and Second Secretary to the Admiralty, who was born in Ulverston. It is a replica of an early version of the Eddystone Lighthouse. On the 15th of May 1850, the foundation stones of the lighthouse monument were laid by the two sons of Sir John Barrow. There were huge celebrations in the town, with a procession, a religious service, and much rejoicing. The monument was finished by the end of 1850, and was promptly struck by lightning, causing nine stones to be dislodged from the cupola. It was fixed up, and a lightning conductor fitted. The total cost to build the monument was £1,250, and a further £136 to repair the lightning damage. Most of this was paid for by public subscription, and £100 was provided by Trinity House on condition that the monument had the capability to be used as a real lighthouse if deemed necessary at some future time. Since then, the monument has survived the elements, with the help of several restorations, the most recent of which was completed in 2010 at the cost of £1.2 million. Nowadays, it is maintained by a team of volunteer lighthouse keepers. It is open to the public on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from 1pm to 5pm, from Easter to the end of October, when the flag on the hill is flying. The monument can be hired for weddings and other celebrations.

Reviewed By kw0t - Ulverston, United Kingdom

Exhilarating climb on the front of Hoad hill from Ford park. Path is tarmac most of the way with handy benches to rest and take in the view on the way up. At the top the panorama opens up to see the Bay, Lake District and fells. Sor John Barrow monument is an impression structure and if you are fortunate to visit on a day it is open it's a great experience climbing to the top. There are Information boards onside and a friendly chap who will tell you the history of the place. The climb up is on a narrow spiral staircase with handrails so a bit of confidence is required but the view from the top is worth every step.

9. Ulverston Canal

Ulverston England +44 1229 466040 [email protected] http://ulverston.com/venues/
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Ulverston Canal

Ulverston Canal was designed by the architect John Rennie, famous for building the first Waterloo Bridge in London. Construction started in 1793, and the canal opened in December 1796. It became known as the shortest, deepest, broadest and straightest in England. Ulverston Canal is now used for leisure purposes. It is being safeguarded and enhanced thanks to the Ulverston Canal Regeneration Group. A footpath runs the length of the canal, between Canal Head on the A590, and Canal Foot on the shores of Morecambe Bay. The Bay Horse pub at Canal Foot provides a convenient resting place for walkers. The canal is also popular with local fishermen.

Reviewed By 305owenr - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Two mile walk from the basin to Morecame Bay. Lovley views across the bay. All tarmac on the walk. Pub at the end so a quick pint then the return walk.

10. Laurel and Hardy Museum

Brogden Street, Ulverston LA12 7AH England +44 1229 582292 [email protected] http://www.laurel-and-hardy.co.uk
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Laurel and Hardy Museum

Now open in our new location. We have a vastly improved exhibition area for you to learn about the life and work of Stan Laurel, with many information boards, personal items and pictures to see. Our cinema area can accommodate around 30 people, showing films and documentaries all day. This is the first phase of our expansion plans with new things being added all the time. The Laurel and Hardy Museum in Ulverston began as the private collection of Bill Cubin, a lifelong fan. Now being run by his grandson, we hope to entertain and inform you about the worlds' best loved double act. New display recently opened. The museum began life as private collection, a wonderful jumble of memorabilia. Our new display attempts to recreate that feeling. A small room packed to the gills with pictures, statues, mugs, records, anything and everything to do with The Boys.

Reviewed By lufc1986 - Bingley, United Kingdom

Loved the place ! A must for a laurel and hardy fan ! So interesting , so many ornaments and things to see , has a small cinema playing back to black videos of the boys , and a bonus has a little bar area to sit back with a pint and take in the films

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