Visitor attractions and information for
Ulverston
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Lakes Wild Animal Park, Dalton in Furness, Cumbria - Tel: 01229 466086 Europe's Top Tiger Conservation Centre, with a unique
safari on foot with many animals wandering free in natural surroundings.
About 4 miles west of
Ulverston. |
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Barrow-in-Furness
- Furness Abbey, Tel 01229 823420 Furness Abbey was one of the
richest Cistercian monasteries in England, exceeded only by Fountains
Abbey in Yorkshire. The red sandstone remains are in the care
of English Heritage. About 5 miles southwest of Ulverston. |
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Bow Bridge is a late-medieval stone bridge
across Mill Beck that carries a route to nearby Furness Abbey.
The bridge is in the care of English Heritage. About 5 miles southwest of Ulverston on a minor road
off A590 near Furness Abbey. |
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Laurel
& Hardy Museum, 4c Upper Brook Street, Ulverston LA12 7BQ
Tel: 01229 582292 - Ulverstons most famous son is Stan Laurel, born on
16th June 1890. The comedians' lives are celebrated in a mind-boggling
collection of memorabilia believed to be the largest in the world,
including letters, photographs, personal items and furniture.
A large extension gives ample room to browse and a small cinema
shows films and documentaries all day. Disabled persons have
full access. In the centre
of Ulverston. |
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Conishead Priory and Gardens, Manjushri Centre,
Ulverston - Tel 01229 584029. The Manjushrj Centre is an international
Buddhist College providing a peaceful environment in which people
can learn about Buddhism and meditation. Originally founded in
1160 as a hospital for the poor, it is dominated by two 100 foot
octagonal towers and is an excellent example of Victorian Gothic
architecture. Special features include decorative ceilings, a
valted great hall with fine stained glass and a 177 feet long
cloister corridor. The Oak Room contains impressive carved woodwork
from the early 17th Century. About
2 miles south of Ulverston. |
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Hoad
Monument, Ulverston. Hoad Monument is Ulverston’s most famous
landmark. Erected in 1850 on Hoad Hill, it commemorates Sir John
Barrow, a founder member of the Royal Geographical Society and
an explorer. It is sometimes referred to as the Sir John Barrow
Monument and is a replica of Eddystone Lighthouse. It is open
to the public during the summer, if the flag is flying, and is
well worth a visit if only for the magnificent views of Morecambe
Bay and the Lake District. About 1 mile northeast of Ulverston. |
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More Cumbria Attractions |
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Ulverston lies in Cumbria, a county formed from the
old counties of Cumberland, Westmorland, and part of North Lancashire,
and now England's second largest county in size. Here you will
find the beautiful Lake District National Park with spectacular
mountain scenery, forest trails and lakeside paths around the
16 major lakes. The almost alpine landscape of England's highest
mountains are a draw for the millions of visitors who pour into
the park each year, where for 200 years, it has been the inspiration
for artists, poets and writers who have made their home here.
