Places to play & shop
The Coronation Hall
The Coronation Hall is a fine theatre which hosts concerts, plays and a wide variety of events throughout the year. The full programme of events is available from the Tourist Information Centre at the ‘Coro’ as well as on line from
Ulverston’s Markets
Ulverston received its Charter in 1280 and markets have been held regularly in the town since then. The indoor market, open five days a week, has traditional old world charm. The outdoor markets are on Thursday and Saturday with a monthly farmer’s market.
Specialist Shops
Ulverston is famous for its amazing number of independent specialist shops. It still has a herbalist, a wool shop, a shoemaker, a clock mender and maker, book shops, a music shop, two hardware stores, 3 local independent jewellery shops, as well as cycle shops with the very latest in cycling equipment and a shop with everything the fanatical fisherman might require.
Its many Fashion Shops host a fashion festival for a week each year culminating in a Fashion Show in the Coronation Hall.
Lakes Leisure Ulverston
Extensive indoor and outdoor facilities for all ages including:
- Heated Aquazone 25m Swimming Pool
- Fully equipped Fitzone gym
- Largest indoor/outdoor tennis centre in Cumbria
And more. For information on classes,coaching and public access to facilities go to www.lakesleisure.org.uk/ulverston
Fishing
Ulverston Angling Association use three local waters, Ulverston Canal, Knottallow Tarn, and Sandhall Ponds providing a variety of fishing experiences.
For E-tickets go to www.ulverstonangling.org
The Zone Soft Play Area
This brand new venture provides separate play areas for junior, toddler and baby areas.
For more information go to www.thezonesoftplay.co.uk
Ulverston Golf Club
This magnificent eighteen hole golf course set above Morecambe Bay has great views of the Lakes and the Pennines. To see the Course itself and to find out more go to www.ulverstongolf.co.uk
Walking
Ulverston-the town where three WAYS meet.
For information about walking the Cumbria Way starting in Ulverston go here. To find out about the Cumbria Coastal Way go to www.cumbriacoastalway.co.uk and for the Cistercian Way go to www.english-lakes.com/cistercian_way.htm
There are also five leaflets available online or from the Tourist Information Centre outlining both short and longer low level walks around Ulverston. You can follow the historic Town Trail, or venture onto the hills and fells around the town taking an eleven mile circular walk with extensive views of Morecambe Bay and the Lake District Mountains.
Leaflets are available on www.southlakeland.gov.uk. If you click on walks.
Finally information on the annual Ulverston Walking festival is available on the Diary.
Cycling
Cycles are available for rent on the Gill at Gill Cycles and routes and advice for cyclists is available on www.southlakeland.gov.uk as well as on www.golakes.co.uk
The Roxy Cinema
This “retro” cinema hosts at least two films a week with foreign and classic films as well as the latest blockbusters. See www.londonnet.co.uk/cinema/ulverston-roxycinema.html for the latest listings.
