Denise's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A lovely walk for families, if the flag is flying you can also walk up to the top of the monument. Beautiful views on a clear day
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Sir John Barrow Monument
Hoad HillA lovely walk for families, if the flag is flying you can also walk up to the top of the monument. Beautiful views on a clear day
Ulverston Canal
Another lovely walk with a rewarding pub at the end.
A very unique addition to Ulverston. simple walks through to the coast, tearoom and the stunning buildings. Please check website for opening
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Centre de méditation Kadampa Manjushri
A very unique addition to Ulverston. simple walks through to the coast, tearoom and the stunning buildings. Please check website for opening
Free fun, a beautiful park in the centre of Barrow in Furness - with lovely gardens, and a model train in high season.
Barrow Park
Park AvenueFree fun, a beautiful park in the centre of Barrow in Furness - with lovely gardens, and a model train in high season.
Based in the Roxy Cinema, for lovers of the Laurel and Hardy era an interesting collection of memorabilia and history
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Laurel and Hardy Museum
Based in the Roxy Cinema, for lovers of the Laurel and Hardy era an interesting collection of memorabilia and history
Located at Walney - remember to wrap yourself up warm, they call it windy Walney for a very good reason.
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South Walney Nature Reserve
1 Coast Guard CottagesLocated at Walney - remember to wrap yourself up warm, they call it windy Walney for a very good reason.
Always a worthwhile day out. Beautiful house and gardens, and demonstrations with Owls and Birds of Prey
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Château de Muncaster
Always a worthwhile day out. Beautiful house and gardens, and demonstrations with Owls and Birds of Prey
Affectionately known as “Ratty”. Great fun for children of all ages ! Can be combined with a visit to Muncaster Castle for a full day
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Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd
Main StreetAffectionately known as “Ratty”. Great fun for children of all ages ! Can be combined with a visit to Muncaster Castle for a full day
Understand the history and significance of kBarrow and it’s docks. A very well put together museum
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The Dock Museum
Understand the history and significance of kBarrow and it’s docks. A very well put together museum
Thought to be the oldest remaining place of Christian worship in the UK - please take time to have a look round our beautiful parish church
St Mary and St Michael's Church, Great Urswick
1 Church RdThought to be the oldest remaining place of Christian worship in the UK - please take time to have a look round our beautiful parish church
Home of the famous sticky toffee pudding !! With its racecourse, Priory, Michelin Star restaurants, a small number of unique shops and selection of local pubs it is very popular with locals and visitors. Segway hire is available here
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Cartmel
Home of the famous sticky toffee pudding !! With its racecourse, Priory, Michelin Star restaurants, a small number of unique shops and selection of local pubs it is very popular with locals and visitors. Segway hire is available here
A trip in a water taxi will take you to meet the King of Piel. Great for family fun
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Piel Island
A trip in a water taxi will take you to meet the King of Piel. Great for family fun
Shopping
With its individual shops, local eateries and cobbled streets, Ulverston is a beautiful town to visit.
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Ulverston
With its individual shops, local eateries and cobbled streets, Ulverston is a beautiful town to visit.
Rainy days
This beautiful historic cinema is a reminder of days past, and a great way to spend a rainy afternoon or evening
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Roxy
Brogden StreetThis beautiful historic cinema is a reminder of days past, and a great way to spend a rainy afternoon or evening
Food scene
It’s a bit iconic to the locals - and a must visit for lovers of ice cream! It’s easy to park at the Kadampa Temple and walk along the coast to Roys and reward yourself with and ice cream before walking back
Roy's Ices
It’s a bit iconic to the locals - and a must visit for lovers of ice cream! It’s easy to park at the Kadampa Temple and walk along the coast to Roys and reward yourself with and ice cream before walking back
A fabulous local pub with good beer, simple home cooked food and a very welcoming atmosphere
The Ship Inn, Bardsea
Main StreetA fabulous local pub with good beer, simple home cooked food and a very welcoming atmosphere
Be prepared to queue on a busy day, but the ice cream is always worth it ....
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Cumbrian Cow Ice Cream
Mountbarrow RoadBe prepared to queue on a busy day, but the ice cream is always worth it ....
The original Ulverston Indian restaurant - always a welcome for takeaway or eat in
Aroma Indian Dining
20 King StThe original Ulverston Indian restaurant - always a welcome for takeaway or eat in
The Farmers Ulverston
2 Market StGreat food, lively town centre spot.
Alcohol
A new but growing addition to Ulverston, the not yet, but soon to be, world famous Shed 1 Gin Distillery
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Shed 1 Distillery
North Lonsdale RoadA new but growing addition to Ulverston, the not yet, but soon to be, world famous Shed 1 Gin Distillery
The best whisky is not always from Scotland. They have a really nice eatery here to accompany your tasting tour
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The Lakes Distillery
The best whisky is not always from Scotland. They have a really nice eatery here to accompany your tasting tour
The village pub - 2 minutes walk away gives a warm welcome to all. Full menu pub grub food is served Wednesday to Sunday. The locals are friendly and everyone is welcome for quiz night on a Monday
The General Burgoyne
Church RoadThe village pub - 2 minutes walk away gives a warm welcome to all. Full menu pub grub food is served Wednesday to Sunday. The locals are friendly and everyone is welcome for quiz night on a Monday