Deborah’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Ulverston is a fine market town in the centre of the Furness peninsula, with old buildings and a labyrinth of cobbled streets, and is the start of the 70 mile Cumbrian Way. It is the birthplace of Stan Laurel, and home to the world’s only Laurel and Hardy Museum. A walk up to Hoad Monument will provide spectacular views of Ulverston and the surrounding hills and mountains.
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Ulverston
Ulverston is a fine market town in the centre of the Furness peninsula, with old buildings and a labyrinth of cobbled streets, and is the start of the 70 mile Cumbrian Way. It is the birthplace of Stan Laurel, and home to the world’s only Laurel and Hardy Museum. A walk up to Hoad Monument will provide spectacular views of Ulverston and the surrounding hills and mountains.
South Lakes Safari Zoo is home to over 1,000 of the rarest and most endangered animals in unique natural environments which enable you to get as close as physically possible to experience the amazing creatures with which we share our planet. Wander amongst kangaroos, wallabies, and emus. Be amazed as free-flying macaws soar overhead. Participate in animal feeding experiences or be a zookeeper for a day.
South Lakes Wild Animal Park
South Lakes Safari Zoo is home to over 1,000 of the rarest and most endangered animals in unique natural environments which enable you to get as close as physically possible to experience the amazing creatures with which we share our planet. Wander amongst kangaroos, wallabies, and emus. Be amazed as free-flying macaws soar overhead. Participate in animal feeding experiences or be a zookeeper for a day.
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.
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Manjushri Kadampa Meditaatiokeskus
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.
The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway runs from Haverthwaite at the southern end of the line via Newby Bridge to Lakeside at the southern end of Windermere. Some services are timed to connect with sailings of the diesel excursion vessels or steam vessels on Windermere, sailing from Lakeside to Bowness and Ambleside. Please check their website to check what weeks of the year the service operates.
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Lakeside ja Haverthwaite -rautatie
The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway runs from Haverthwaite at the southern end of the line via Newby Bridge to Lakeside at the southern end of Windermere. Some services are timed to connect with sailings of the diesel excursion vessels or steam vessels on Windermere, sailing from Lakeside to Bowness and Ambleside. Please check their website to check what weeks of the year the service operates.
Explore Windermere, England's largest lake by boat.
Spectacular Lake District views from on board the regular services from Bowness, Ambleside & Lakeside piers
- the perfect way to explore the 10.5 miles of Windermere by boat.
Windermere is England’s largest lake, in the heart of the Lake District. No matter where you start your journey, be it Bowness, Ambleside or Lakeside the spectacular voyage gives the traveller magnificent views of mountain scenery, secluded bays and the many wooded islands. Please check their website to check what weeks of the year the service operates.
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Lakeside Pier - Windermere Lake Cruises
Explore Windermere, England's largest lake by boat.
Spectacular Lake District views from on board the regular services from Bowness, Ambleside & Lakeside piers
- the perfect way to explore the 10.5 miles of Windermere by boat.
Windermere is England’s largest lake, in the heart of the Lake District. No matter where you start your journey, be it Bowness, Ambleside or Lakeside the spectacular voyage gives the traveller magnificent views of mountain scenery, secluded bays and the many wooded islands. Please check their website to check what weeks of the year the service operates.
Food scene
You will pass Booths supermarket on the left hand side just as you drive into Ulverston. An ideal place to call in on your way to pick up some groceries for your stay. The store is within walking distance of the town centre and the Sir John Barrow monument on Hoad Hill. Customers shopping at Booths are entitled to three hours of free parking at the store car park.
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Booths, Ulverston
Canal StreetYou will pass Booths supermarket on the left hand side just as you drive into Ulverston. An ideal place to call in on your way to pick up some groceries for your stay. The store is within walking distance of the town centre and the Sir John Barrow monument on Hoad Hill. Customers shopping at Booths are entitled to three hours of free parking at the store car park.
There is a Marks & Spencer Food Hall just as you leave Ulverston on your way to Great Urswick.
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Marks and Spencer
333 Clifton Dr SThere is a Marks & Spencer Food Hall just as you leave Ulverston on your way to Great Urswick.
The Farmers is an award winning pub, wine bar and restaurant located in the heart of the bustling market and festival town of Ulverston, situated opposite the market cross with views of the old cobbled streets. The perfect place to watch the world go by.
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The Farmers Arms
The Farmers is an award winning pub, wine bar and restaurant located in the heart of the bustling market and festival town of Ulverston, situated opposite the market cross with views of the old cobbled streets. The perfect place to watch the world go by.
Open from 11am The Rose and Crown serves traditional home-made meals with a modern twist seven days a week, lunch times and evenings.
With a large selection of ales, lagers, wines, spirits, coffees and soft drinks it’s difficult to find something that won’t take your fancy. The long serving and friendly staff will make you feel right at home, ensuring you will want visit again.
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Rose & Crown
22 King StOpen from 11am The Rose and Crown serves traditional home-made meals with a modern twist seven days a week, lunch times and evenings.
With a large selection of ales, lagers, wines, spirits, coffees and soft drinks it’s difficult to find something that won’t take your fancy. The long serving and friendly staff will make you feel right at home, ensuring you will want visit again.