18 - 24 March 28 April - 7 May 5 September 13 - 28 October SOUTH MUSICAL WALKFEST CHARTER 5K RACE ULVERSTON Go to chooseulverston.com for a full day by day list of events FESTIVAL Volunteer led guided walks to suit One of a series of marshalled races ANCHOR FESTIVAL Welcome Annual competitive festival held at all ages and abilities - including hosted by Glaxo Hoad Hill Harriers. Display of anchor designs by the Coro Hall, open to all amateur local history, heritage and our 16 - 17 June 13 - 15 July schools, community groups and performers in instrumental, vocal, beautiful surrounding fells. hoadhillharriers.co.uk local businesses along the canal ANOTHER FINE FEST VELO RETRO VINTAGE CYCLING to Ulverston choral & speech. ulverstonwalkfest.co.uk towpath. Free event. A marketing town since its Music, comedy, street theatre & art Three very different retro rides in a 8 September southcumbriamusicalfestival.co.uk in celebration of Ulverston and its fantastic, authentic setting. Includes the Canal Towpath | ulverstoncrg.co.uk charter was granted in 1280, 28 April - 12 May most famous son, Stan Laurel. new 123km route The Great Western. ULVERSTON CHARTER Ulverston has long been a FREE FAMILY FUN DAY 29 March - 15 April FLAG FORTNIGHT 31 October place where people meet, Town Centre | anotherfinefest.co.uk Town/South Lakes | sportivelakes.co.uk Annual celebration packed with create and celebrate. Nothing’s Decorative flags fly from the shops events to celebrate granting of the ULVERSTON’S CANDLELIT WALK EASTER EGG TRAIL and businesses in the town centre changed! There’s a wealth of 22 - 23 June 22 July Town’s market charter in 1280. 500 candles light the night along local history to explore and we 2018 festivals, heritage Take a pleasant walk along the canal to welcome the spring. with shadow screens, fire dance, GIN SOCIETY FESTIVAL ULVERSTON CANAL GALA have a wonderful reputation towpath & discover decorated egg Town Centre | chooseulverston.com Town Centre | ulverstoncouncil.org.uk stories and music. A magical way sculptures with hidden symbols. Go on a gin journey and discover Stalls, games and trips on the to celebrate Halloween. 6-8:30pm for our wide range of festivals & attractions Free with trail sheets available for £1. the delights of 120 gins, from the canal. Great fun for all the family. 15 September that run though out the year. 5 - 6 May classic to the contemporary. Ford Park | candlelitwalk Canal Towpath | ulverstoncrg.co.uk | ulverstoncrg.co.uk ULVERSTON LANTERN FESTIVAL PRINTFEST Coro Hall | theginsociety.bar Hundreds of white lanterns weave 24 - 25 November 31 March The UK’s only artist led print 25 July through the streets of Ulverston SHOPS | THE NORTHERN LINE making festival offering the 23 - 24 June creating a ‘River of Light’. Why not DICKENSIAN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL PASSION PLAY FOR ULVERSTON opportunity to view & purchase art ULVERSTON & NORTH LONSDALE SHOW make your own lantern & take part? Free entertainment, period costume Easter Passion Play re-enacting works, meet the artists and find out ULVERSTON OPEN GARDENS competition, hundreds of festive the last days of Jesus’ life through- more about print making. Organised by Ulverston in Bloom. A great day out in the countryside Town Centre | ulverstonlanternfestival.org stalls. Queen Victoria, Santa, Mr. out the town. Start at 10:30am. Coro Hall | printfest.uk Stroll around town and visit beautiful calendar for all the family. Bumble & others. Christmas lights Organised by Churches Together private gardens throughout Ulverston. ulverstonandnorthlonsdaleshow.com 15 September switch-on, lots of fabulous shops, cosy in Ulverston. pubs & cafés. Fun for all the family 18 - 20 May IncredibleEdibleUlverstoninBloom CUMBRIA WAY ULTRA Town Centre | hopeulverston.org.uk HOPE IN THE PARK 27 July 73 mile ultra trail running race, Town Centre | dickensianfestival.co.uk Family event at Lightburn park 1 July SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK starting in Ulverston following the 1 April featuring giant puppets, drama, NGS ULVERSTON OPEN GARDENS Fabulous open air performance of Cumbria Way trail to Carlisle castle. 2 December how to find us FESTIVALS | LANTERN FESTIVAL 15 SEPT. ULVERSTON POOL TRIATHLON choir and more. Organised by Breathtaking private gardens ‘The Winter’s Tale’ at Ford Park. 7:30pm pureoutdoorsevents.co.uk XMAS PUDDING 10K RACE Church Together in Ulverston. opening for charity. 11am-4pm. BY ROAD Leave the Motorway at Junction 36 and follow the signs for Opening round of the EPIC Triathlon Ford Park| ford-park.org.uk hoadhillharriers.co.uk A590 Barrow and Ulverston. Series. 400m pool swim, 28k road Town Centre | hopeulverston.org.uk Town Centre | ngs.org.uk 16 September cycle route and a 5.8k road run. 27 July - 11 August LADIES OF THE LAKE 7 December ATTRACTIONS | CUMBRIA CRYSTAL BY BUS There are regular bus connections to Ulverston. 25 - 30 May For timetables and fare enquiries telephone 0871 200 22 33 Ulverston Leisure Centre 5 July SUMMER BUDDHIST FESTIVAL The finest ladies-only cycling event ULVERSTON CANAL epicevents.co.uk/triathlons in the North, with a steady route SPRING BUDDHIST FESTIVAL HOAD FELL RACE Annual International Festival of BROLLY PARADE BY RAIL The Line, north from Lancashire or south from Annual International Festival of for the less experienced and a hilly Carlisle is a scenic coastal journey, calling at Ulverston. Direct services hoadhillharriers.co.uk Modern Buddhism. Everyone challenge ride for regular riders. Parade along the canal towpath 2 April Modern Buddhism. Everyone welcome, please book online. with decorated, illuminated brollies. from Manchester Airport to Barrow-in-Furness also call at Ulverston. EASTER MONDAY FUN DAY welcome, please book online. Ford Park | sportivelakes.co.uk Starting at 5:30pm from the Cattle 7 July Conishead Priory | manjushri.org Market carpark. Free event. For details of all public transport in Cumbria contact Travel Line on A day of crafting, bonnet making Conishead Priory | manjushri.org 0871 200 22 33 or www.traveline.info Calls to Traveline from BT landlines and parading, prize giving, plant ULVERSTON CARNIVAL 4 - 5 August 25 - 29 September Canal Towpath | ulverstoncrg.co.uk cost 10p plus network extras. Costs of other providers may vary. sales, games and competitions. 26 - 27 May The finest carnival in . ULVERSTON AMATEUR Parade starts 1pm in the town centre. THE SEALED KNOT Ford Park| ford-park.org.uk TASTE CUMBRIA OPERATIC SOCIETY... 8 December FURTHER INFORMATION For enquiries about transport, booking Experience history brought to life accommodation or events, please go to www.chooseulverston.com ULVERSTON FOOD FESTIVAL Town Centre | chooseulverston.com with a spectacular re-enactment of ...Presents Cole Porter’s musical CORO CHRISTMAS MARKET 17 - 2O April Delicious food and drink from the English Civil War by the ‘ANYTHING GOES’ - the madcap antics aboard an ocean liner bound Fun festive, family entertainment & ULVERSTON OUTSIDERS... across the county to taste and buy. 13 - 15 July well-respected Sealed Knot Society. activities. Santa’s Grotto in our Cooking demo’s by local chefs from New York to London. FESTIVALS | ULVERSTON INTERNATIONAL ...Present Alan Ayckbourn’s FURNESS TRADITION FESTIVAL Ford Park| ford-park.org.uk Coro Market plus regular Outdoor MUSIC FESTIVAL 6-16 JUNE HERITAGE | HALL and activities for children. Coro Hall | corohall.co.uk & Indoor Markets. 10am–4pm ‘BEDROOM FARCE!’ Four couples… 20th anniversary weekend of some Three beds… One night… what Town Centre | tastecumbria.com of finest traditional & contemporary Coro Hall | corohall.co.uk LANTERN ULVERSTON CARNIVAL 7 JULY could possibly go wrong? folk music, song, dance & storytelling. 8 August 6 October SUMMER 10K ROAD RACE Coro Hall | corohall.co.uk 6 - 16 June Town & Coro Hall | furnesstradition.org.uk APPLE DAY & FAMILY 16 December ULVERSTON INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT FORD PARK hoadhillharriers.co.uk FESTIVE MAGIC AT FORD PARK 21 April MUSIC FESTIVAL 13 - 15 July An extravaganza of all things apple: Annual celebration of music, from 31 August - 2 Sep. pressing, tasting, children’s games, Father Christmas returns to Ford ST GEORGE’S DAY PAGEANT classical to jazz & folk, in wonderful RETRO RENDEZVOUS competitions & activities, plus Park for a magical day filled with Celebrate St George’s Day with a locations. Featuring ETO’s Marriage The South Lakes Vintage Festival from ULVERSTON BEER FESTIVAL local food producers and crafts. festive fun. pageant in the town centre. Watch of Figaro, Jess Gillam, Joe Stilgoe, Sample over a 100 real ales and ULVERSTON Proud to be Vintage Village Hall, Ulverston Live Ford Park| ford-park.org.uk Ford Park| ford-park.org.uk ulverstoncouncil.org.uk ulverstonbid.org.uk the brave St George slay the Grimethorpe Colliery Band, a Music and Sportive Lakes. Vintage ciders including many local brews. a Fairtrade Town dastardly dragon, assisted by screening of Brassed Off & much more. vehicles, music, dance, food, drink, Commemorative glasses available. Occasionally dates may vary from the programme - please check the various festival throngs of kids. cycling plus classic films & cocktails. Entry is free to CAMRA members. websites. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained in © Ulverston Town Council & Ulverston Community Partnership 2018 Coronation Hall, St Mary’s Church this publication is accurate, we cannot accept any responsibility in respect of errors Town Centre | chooseulverston.com ulverstonmusicfestival.co.uk Town Centre | retrorendezvous.co.uk Coro Hall | furness.camra.org.uk or omissions which may have occurred. SHOPS | GILLAMS FESTIVALS | VELO RETRO 13-15 JULY Cover image courtesy of Gladys Hobson chooseulverston.com START OF THE CUMBRIA WAY SIR JOHN BARROW MONUMENT Conishead Priory and Buddhist Temple The Cumbria Way starts in The Gill at the Cumbria Prominent memorial on the top of Hoad Hill that A5087 Coast Road, Ulverston, LA12 9QQ | manjushri.org Way marker sculpture. This 70 mile (112 km) walk runs ULVERSTON announces your imminent arrival in Ulverston. 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