Ulverston community singing groups open to all voices and abilities. Takes place at 7pm on Mondays and 10.30am on Thursdays. Please check the organiser's website for details of any changes to schedule due to holidays, etc.
A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk to Coppermines Valley & Levers Water. Discover the history and archaeology of this beautiful area.Start Point: Coniston Tourist Information Centre car parkLength: 9km (5.6miles) with 465m (1325ft) of ascentTime: 5.5hours (approx.)A moderate grade walk through the fascinating Coppermines Valley to Red Dell and Levers Water returning by Boulder Valley ... Read more
A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk from Lowther Castle to Askham Fell, overlooking Ullswater.Start point: Lowther Castle Main Car Park, Lowther Castle, Lowther, Penrith, CA10 2HHLength: 13.3km (8.2 miles) with 220m (722ft) of ascentTime: 5.5 hours A moderate graded walk that begins at Lowther Castle, and continues on through the charming village of Askham and ... Read more
We are a mental health charity, located on an organic farm and kitchen garden. If you’re feeling depressed, anxious or finding everyday life difficult, then we may be able to help with free effective support for your mental health at our organic farm at Growing Well Sizergh, near Kendal, or in our new kitchen garden ... Read more
The outdoor market takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the year, with the exception of Christmas Day & New Year's Day. Stalls are set up in Market Street and New Market Street. The market is managed by Westmorland & Furness Council. Also on market days, a community fundraising coffee morning normally takes place in ... Read more
A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk to Little Langdale visiting Slater Bridge, the spectacular Cathedral Cave and Hodge Close quarry.Start Point: Tilberthwaite Quarry car parkLength: 7km (4.4miles) with 256m (832ft) of ascentTime: 5hours (approx.)A moderate grade walk starting from Tilberthwaite before walking over the fell to Little Langdale to visit the much-photographed Slater Bridge, one ... Read more
Ulverston community singing groups open to all voices and abilities. Takes place at 7pm on Mondays and 10.30am on Thursdays. Please check the organiser's website for details of any changes to schedule due to holidays, etc.
Pitch Up have partnered with Manford’s Comedy Club at Ford Park, Ulverston. It’s your perfect mix of fantastic comedy and one hell of a Pitch Up Party! Food stalls, bars, live music in between acts. This event has it all.
Medieval minstrels, Iron Shepherds living history group, falconry, wood turning, swill basket making, crafts, and history talks. As parking around Furness Abbey is restricted we will once again be offering a free mini bus service shuttling throughout the day between The Dock Museum and Furness Abbey. The normal abbey entry charge applies to this event ... Read more
Weekly email newsletter issued to subscribers. Register to receive Ulverston News weekly by email. If you’re a fan of Ulverston festivals, this is the newsletter for you! We will send you information about local events, organisations, and services, including volunteering opportunities. There is an option to register your mobile phone number to receive alerts from ... Read more
Come and join us at Lowick Agricultural Show for a fun-filled day. We have live music from 4pm with The Butler Big Band followed by a DJ until 9.30pm. Lowick and District Agricultural Show is held annually on the first Saturday in September. For over 150 years the communities along and around the Crake Valley ... Read more
The outdoor market takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the year, with the exception of Christmas Day & New Year's Day. Stalls are set up in Market Street and New Market Street. The market is managed by Westmorland & Furness Council. Also on market days, a community fundraising coffee morning normally takes place in ... Read more
Entries open for the Tour de Furness The Tour de Furness charity cycle event is organised by the Rotary Club of Furness to raise money for St Mary’s Hospice as well as others. The idea of the event is to get cyclists of all abilities joining in to have fun and raise money for charities ... Read more
Furness & District Tractor Run brings a host of (up to 75) vintage and modern tractors, covering about 40 miles of our beautiful Furness area. The run covers off road sections then onto rural B and A roads with plenty of viewing points along the way. Why do we do it.... To raise vital funds ... Read more
Weekly car boot sale at Ulverston Auction Mart. Every Sunday from 6:30am to 12pm. Check for details with the organiser in case of cancellation due to holidays, bad weather, etc. There’s lots of room for everyone as we have stalls outside and inside so whatever the weather you can be sure we will be here ... Read more
A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk taking in Walla Crag, a Wainwright FellStart point: Keswick Tourist Information Centre, Moot Hall, KeswickLength: 11km (7miles) with 305m (1,000ft) of ascentTime: 5 hours (approx.) A moderate graded walk up to the viewpoint of Walla Crag, a Wainwright fell. Returning to Keswick via Ashness Bridge and the lakeshore.Starting from ... Read more
A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk that starts with a journey on a steam train up Eskdale Valley and returns across Muncaster Fell.Start point: Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway (La'al Ratty) StationLength: 9.6 km (5.9 miles) with 299m (972ft) of ascentTime: 4.5 hours (approx).The railway journey, on the historic narrow gauge railway, is through spectacular scenery. ... Read more
Ulverston community singing groups open to all voices and abilities. Takes place at 7pm on Mondays and 10.30am on Thursdays. Please check the organiser's website for details of any changes to schedule due to holidays, etc.
A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk with a climb to the quiet countryside above Staveley and a visit to Potter Tarn and Gurnal Dubs.Start point: Wilf's Café, Mill Yard, StaveleyLength: 11.2km (7 miles) with 413m (1355ft) of ascentTime: 5hours (approx.)A moderate grade walk that begins with a climb out of Staveley through Craggy Wood and ... Read more
We are a mental health charity, located on an organic farm and kitchen garden. If you’re feeling depressed, anxious or finding everyday life difficult, then we may be able to help with free effective support for your mental health at our organic farm at Growing Well Sizergh, near Kendal, or in our new kitchen garden ... Read more
The outdoor market takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the year, with the exception of Christmas Day & New Year's Day. Stalls are set up in Market Street and New Market Street. The market is managed by Westmorland & Furness Council. Also on market days, a community fundraising coffee morning normally takes place in ... Read more
Home baked goods (orders taken). Local honey, jams & marmalade. Handmade felting, Parchment cards, Jewellery, Quilts, Rush work, Wood craft, Pottery, Knitting, Art and much more.
Ulverston community singing groups open to all voices and abilities. Takes place at 7pm on Mondays and 10.30am on Thursdays. Please check the organiser's website for details of any changes to schedule due to holidays, etc.
The Ulverston Outsiders are pleased to present a script-in-hand amateur performance of Alan Ayckbourn’s All Lies, which premiered at the Old Laundry Theatre in Bowness in 2022. Proceeds from the performance are in aid of St Mary’s Hospice. Tickets are £8 and can be bought on the door or in advance by calling 01229 582292.
A National Park Volunteer-led easy walk around Grasmere lake discovering something about Wordsworth’s association with this beautiful area.Start point: St Oswald's Church, GrasmereLength: 5.8km (3.6miles) with 110m (360ft) of ascentTime: 2.5 hours (approx.)An Easy+ half day walk starting from St Oswald's Church, where Wordsworth and members of his family are buried. After walking through the ... Read more
On Friday 8th September St Mary’s is excited to be back and asking supporters across the community to step up for St Mary’s by joining its ten mile much loved fundraising walk. Sign up online now and be part of something very special.
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers. This September, places across the country will throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history, on the theme of “Creativity Unwrapped’. Creativity started with the Creator and has continued ... Read more
Weekly email newsletter issued to subscribers. Register to receive Ulverston News weekly by email. If you’re a fan of Ulverston festivals, this is the newsletter for you! We will send you information about local events, organisations, and services, including volunteering opportunities. There is an option to register your mobile phone number to receive alerts from ... Read more
The outdoor market takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the year, with the exception of Christmas Day & New Year's Day. Stalls are set up in Market Street and New Market Street. The market is managed by Westmorland & Furness Council. Also on market days, a community fundraising coffee morning normally takes place in ... Read more
A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk following the footsteps of Dorothy and William Wordsworth alongside UllswaterStart point: The Welcome Building, Aira Force, Ullswater, CA11 0JSLength: 6km (3.7miles) with 120m (394ft) of ascentTime: 3.5 hours (approx.)An Easy+ graded walk that takes a bus from Aira Force car park to Glenridding. The walk then goes along the ... Read more
Weekly car boot sale at Ulverston Auction Mart. Every Sunday from 6:30am to 12pm. Check for details with the organiser in case of cancellation due to holidays, bad weather, etc. There’s lots of room for everyone as we have stalls outside and inside so whatever the weather you can be sure we will be here ... Read more
A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk to classic Tarn Hows returning via the spectacular tree trail in Monk Coniston estate.Start point: Monk Coniston LDNPA car parkLength: 8.9 km (5.5 miles) with 250m (820 ft) of ascentTime: 4.5 hours (approx.)A moderate grade walk that begins with a walk to Yewdale before the ascent of Tom Gill ... Read more
Celebrate late summer colour and the harvests ripening on The Paddies, a unique terraced fruit and vegetable garden made by Japanese farmers, high up in the clouds above Coniston Water. The new Dragonfly Shed will be resplendent and there will be fantastic tours, home baking and our own produce to buy. The main gardens surrounding ... Read more
Ulverston community singing groups open to all voices and abilities. Takes place at 7pm on Mondays and 10.30am on Thursdays. Please check the organiser's website for details of any changes to schedule due to holidays, etc.
We are a volunteer group that run a free monthly event that is open to everyone. From electricals to jewellery and zips to furniture, our group of talented repairers are willing to take a look all sort of different things in need of a fix. If you can carry it in, we’ll have a look ... Read more
Take a wry, amusing, and incisive trip through the history of literature, feminism, and gender in a twenty-first century take on Virginia Woolf’s blisteringly brilliant pre-TED talk.
The new season of monthly meetings of the North Lonsdale Local History Society begins. The first meeting takes place at Ulverston Methodist Church on Tuesday, 12th September, starting at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Andy Lowe and his topic is "Banks, Barns, Buskins and Bee Boles." Programme details for the coming year will be available ... Read more
A National Park Volunteer-led short guided walk exploring the historic buildings of the beautiful Lake District village of Hawkshead.Start point: Hawkshead LDNP car parkLength: 4.4km (2.7miles) with 70m (230ft) of ascentTime: 2 hours (approx.)An Easy grade walk around Hawkshead village for visitors who perhaps would not normally consider a guided walk. The route takes in ... Read more
Fun Run start: 6:15pm, and 5K start: 6:45pm. Prizes for first 3 male and female finishers and 1st. in vet categories. Team prizes (CORRECT CLUB VESTS TO BE WORN) for male and female first 3 to count. Mementoes for all finishers and medals for fun run finishers. A flat road PB course, starting on ... Read more
We are a mental health charity, located on an organic farm and kitchen garden. If you’re feeling depressed, anxious or finding everyday life difficult, then we may be able to help with free effective support for your mental health at our organic farm at Growing Well Sizergh, near Kendal, or in our new kitchen garden ... Read more
An exciting start for our 23/24 season of Film Club at the Roxy, with brand new documentary Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd. Follow the moment Barrett was kicked out of Pink Floyd, from the narrative of him going from groundbreaking musician to iconic rocker and manic, unstable ... Read more
The outdoor market takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the year, with the exception of Christmas Day & New Year's Day. Stalls are set up in Market Street and New Market Street. The market is managed by Westmorland & Furness Council. Also on market days, a community fundraising coffee morning normally takes place in ... Read more
A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk taking in Latrigg, a Wainwright FellStart point: Keswick Tourist Information Centre, Moot Hall, KeswickLength: 11km (6.8miles) with 312m (1,040ft) of ascentTime: 4.5 hours (approx.)A moderate graded walk which begins by following the route of the old Keswick to Penrith Railway, now known as the Keswick to Threlkeld Trail (K2T), ... Read more
Ulverston community singing groups open to all voices and abilities. Takes place at 7pm on Mondays and 10.30am on Thursdays. Please check the organiser's website for details of any changes to schedule due to holidays, etc.
Weekly email newsletter issued to subscribers. Register to receive Ulverston News weekly by email. If you’re a fan of Ulverston festivals, this is the newsletter for you! We will send you information about local events, organisations, and services, including volunteering opportunities. There is an option to register your mobile phone number to receive alerts from ... Read more
The outdoor market takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the year, with the exception of Christmas Day & New Year's Day. Stalls are set up in Market Street and New Market Street. The market is managed by Westmorland & Furness Council. Also on market days, a community fundraising coffee morning normally takes place in ... Read more
A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk taking in Tom Gill waterfall, beautiful Tarn Hows and Black Crag summit (a Wainwright peak).Start point: Glen Mary (Tom Gill) National Trust car parkLength: 9.5km (6 miles) with 430m (1400ft) of ascentTime: 5 hours (approx)A moderate grade walk that begins with a short climb from the car park past ... Read more
Ulverston's favourite fiery festival featuring a huge parade of community-made paper & wicker lantern. The Theme of this years Lantern Festival is – Into the Garden. Create beautiful lanterns shaped like blooming flowers, graceful butterflies, enchanting birds, and delicate dragonflies. You could also craft a serene garden landscapes, with miniature trees, flowing streams, and vibrant foliage. ... Read more
Weekly car boot sale at Ulverston Auction Mart. Every Sunday from 6:30am to 12pm. Check for details with the organiser in case of cancellation due to holidays, bad weather, etc. There’s lots of room for everyone as we have stalls outside and inside so whatever the weather you can be sure we will be here ... Read more
A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk which offers spectacular views of Ullswater, and an Ice HouseStart point: Ullswater Information Centre, GlenriddingLength: 13 km (8miles) with 400m (1,312ft) of ascentTime: 6 hours (approx.)A moderate graded walk which offers a series of spectacular viewpoints over Ullswater as well as the Glenridding and Grisedale valleys. The walk includes ... Read more
Ulverston community singing groups open to all voices and abilities. Takes place at 7pm on Mondays and 10.30am on Thursdays. Please check the organiser's website for details of any changes to schedule due to holidays, etc.
A National Park Volunteer-led short walk including the remains of the Roman fort of Galava and the Champion Tree Trail in Skelghyll Woods.Start point: Waterhead LDNPA car park, AmblesideLength: 4km (2.5miles) with 125m (410ft) of ascentTime: 2hours (approx.)An Easy+ grade walk that begins with a walk through Borrans Park with glorious views down Lake Windermere, ... Read more
Monthly drop-in at the Royal British Legion Club, Brogden Street, Ulverston. Open to serving and ex-serving members of the armed forces and partners. The forum is designed to give those mentioned an opportunity to come along and discuss in confidence matters which could help you to enjoy the benefits of support available. Tea and coffee ... Read more
A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk to the hamlet of WatendlathStart point: Keswick Tourist Information Centre, Moot Hall, KeswickLength: 12km (7.5miles) with 435m (1,427ft) of ascentTime: 6 hours (approx.)A moderate graded linear walk, starting with a bus ride from Keswick down the Borrowdale Valley from where a fairly steep ascent leads to the hidden hamlet ... Read more
We are a mental health charity, located on an organic farm and kitchen garden. If you’re feeling depressed, anxious or finding everyday life difficult, then we may be able to help with free effective support for your mental health at our organic farm at Growing Well Sizergh, near Kendal, or in our new kitchen garden ... Read more
A touch of the West End is coming to South Cumbria, thanks to a local singing coach, who has put out the call for enthusiastic singers to join her. Grace Heap, originally from Grange-over-Sands, has enjoyed a career as both a performer and professional Vocal Coach, and is bringing Sing Space’s South Cumbria Musical Theatre ... Read more
The outdoor market takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the year, with the exception of Christmas Day & New Year's Day. Stalls are set up in Market Street and New Market Street. The market is managed by Westmorland & Furness Council. Also on market days, a community fundraising coffee morning normally takes place in ... Read more
Ulverston community singing groups open to all voices and abilities. Takes place at 7pm on Mondays and 10.30am on Thursdays. Please check the organiser's website for details of any changes to schedule due to holidays, etc.
A National Park Volunteer-led short guided walk through the Yewdale valley with an opportunity to learn something of the history of the areaStart point: Coniston Tourist Information Centre car parkLength: 4.5km (2.7 miles) with 135m (443ft) of ascentTime: 2 hours (approx.)An Easy+ grade walk through the delightful Yewdale Valley with a chance to see a ... Read more
A funny, poignant and moving theatrical homage to one of France’s most endearing icons, Edith Piaf; celebrating some of her best-known songs while threading her story with Christine Bovill’s own remarkable journey into the world of chanson.
Thirty years of shift-work, and being punched in the face, had left ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie Moore with a ‘face for radio’. A face not so much ‘lived in’ as inhabited by squatters with little regard to property maintenance! This is the true story of Alfie’s big plan to transition from radio to TV star. Could ... Read more
Weekly email newsletter issued to subscribers. Register to receive Ulverston News weekly by email. If you’re a fan of Ulverston festivals, this is the newsletter for you! We will send you information about local events, organisations, and services, including volunteering opportunities. There is an option to register your mobile phone number to receive alerts from ... Read more
The outdoor market takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the year, with the exception of Christmas Day & New Year's Day. Stalls are set up in Market Street and New Market Street. The market is managed by Westmorland & Furness Council. Also on market days, a community fundraising coffee morning normally takes place in ... Read more
A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk taking in the Borrowdale ValleyStart point: Keswick Tourist Information Centre, Moot Hall, KeswickLength: 13.5km (8.5 miles) with 75m (246ft) of ascentTime: 5.5 hours (approx.)A moderate graded walk which begins by taking the bus from Keswick Bus Station to Rosthwaite, in the Borrowdale Valley, and walking back to Keswick, following ... Read more
Sad Café, one of the great classic English rock bands of the 70s and 80s have reformed due to public demand to do a show with all the hits and fan favourites. Led by long-time bassist Des Tong, the band features vocalist and percussionist Barry James Thomas, Dave Day lead guitar/vocals, Matt Steele on keyboards, Neil ... Read more
Weekly car boot sale at Ulverston Auction Mart. Every Sunday from 6:30am to 12pm. Check for details with the organiser in case of cancellation due to holidays, bad weather, etc. There’s lots of room for everyone as we have stalls outside and inside so whatever the weather you can be sure we will be here ... Read more
A National Park Volunteer-led short walk in Coppermines valley with an opportunity to discover some of the rich mining history of the area.Start point: Coniston Tourist Information Centre car parkLength: 4.2km (2.6miles) with 160m (520ft) of ascentTime: 2.5hours (approx.)An Easy+ grade walk beginning in Coniston village and moving into Coppermines Valley past Miners Bridge and ... Read more
CANCELLED for safety reasons Take a leisurely stroll along the promenade and browse stall after stall of original art, photography and crafts. Chat to the exhibitors & makers, watch live demonstrations, enjoy performing arts & live music while taking in the stunning backdrop of Morecambe Bay with its unique wildlife and habitats. Then take the ... Read more
The Gill Banks Action Group have been working to improve Gill Banks for nature for five years. We have been working to a ten year Woodland Management Plan drawn up for us by professional ecologists. This Spring we commissioned the same ecologists to review our progress and we would like to share the results with ... Read more
Ulverston community singing groups open to all voices and abilities. Takes place at 7pm on Mondays and 10.30am on Thursdays. Please check the organiser's website for details of any changes to schedule due to holidays, etc.
A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk passing three picturesque bodies of water: Rydal Water, Loughrigg Tarn and Grasmere lake.Start point: Lower (south) White Moss car park, RydalLength: 11km (6.8miles) with 440m (1444ft) of ascentTime: 5 hours (approx.)A moderate grade walk starting from White Moss car park following the lakeshore path around Rydal Water to Under ... Read more
We are a mental health charity, located on an organic farm and kitchen garden. If you’re feeling depressed, anxious or finding everyday life difficult, then we may be able to help with free effective support for your mental health at our organic farm at Growing Well Sizergh, near Kendal, or in our new kitchen garden ... Read more
The outdoor market takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the year, with the exception of Christmas Day & New Year's Day. Stalls are set up in Market Street and New Market Street. The market is managed by Westmorland & Furness Council. Also on market days, a community fundraising coffee morning normally takes place in ... Read more
A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk from Lowther Castle to Askham Fell, overlooking Ullswater.Start point: Lowther Castle Main Car Park, Lowther Castle, Lowther, Penrith, CA10 2HHLength: 13.3km (8.2 miles) with 220m (722ft) of ascentTime: 5.5 hours A moderate graded walk that begins at Lowther Castle, and continues on through the charming village of Askham and ... Read more
Ulverston community singing groups open to all voices and abilities. Takes place at 7pm on Mondays and 10.30am on Thursdays. Please check the organiser's website for details of any changes to schedule due to holidays, etc.
We are really excited to welcome Shed1 Gin to Ford Park for our Slide and Supper talk in June. Shed1 Gin is a much loved local business who distil award winning gin right here in Ulverston. Join us as we welcome Zoe and Andrew for what we're certain will be a lovely evening. A hot ... Read more
@ Friday 29th September 7.30pm “The funniest play you’ll see about depression” ★★★★ Lyn Gardner, The Guardian You’re seven years old. Mum’s in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything worth living for. 1. Ice cream 2. Water fights 3. Staying up past your bedtime and ... Read more
The Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF) are delighted to reveal comedian and comic creator Frankie Boyle and comedienne Josie Long as their partners in comedy for this year’s unique, never-to-be repeated “Frankie and Josie talk Comics” opening night for the annual weekend-long gathering in Bowness-on-Windermere (Friday 29th September – 1st October 2023). Frankie and Josie will ... Read more
“The funniest play you’ll see about depression” ★★★★ Lyn Gardner, The Guardian You’re seven years old. Mum’s in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything worth living for. 1. Ice cream 2. Water fights 3. Staying up past your bedtime and being allowed to watch TV ... Read more
🍂🌾The Farmer's Arms Beer & Harvest Festival | Sat 30th Sept & Sun 1st Oct 🍻🍎 Enjoy a weekend of celebrating the harvest season with local breweries, a produce swap & sell, craft competitions, live music late into the night and much more! Summer 2023 may be a thing of the past but why forfeit ... Read more
Alongside printmaking workshops run by our members, Printshare Studio & Gallery will also be hosting some Artist Courses this Autumn. We are a not-for profit group, and any profits from our workshops will be reinvested to continually improve our new studio space, equipment and facilities, develop our programme of workshops and promote artistic engagement in ... Read more
Weekly email newsletter issued to subscribers. Register to receive Ulverston News weekly by email. If you’re a fan of Ulverston festivals, this is the newsletter for you! We will send you information about local events, organisations, and services, including volunteering opportunities. There is an option to register your mobile phone number to receive alerts from ... Read more
The outdoor market takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the year, with the exception of Christmas Day & New Year's Day. Stalls are set up in Market Street and New Market Street. The market is managed by Westmorland & Furness Council. Also on market days, a community fundraising coffee morning normally takes place in ... Read more
A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk visiting the picturesque Low & High Dams and the picturesque village of Finsthwaite.Start point: High Dam LDNP car parkLength: 4.4km (2.7 miles) with 173m (567ft) of ascentTime: 2 hours (approx.)An Easy+ grade walk that begins with a steady climb from the car park past Low Dam to the beautiful ... Read more
Frankie Boyle’s on tour. Buy a ticket, because by the time he arrives, the currency will be worthless and you and your neighbours part of a struggling militia that could probably use a few laughs.
Weekly car boot sale at Ulverston Auction Mart. Every Sunday from 6:30am to 12pm. Check for details with the organiser in case of cancellation due to holidays, bad weather, etc. There’s lots of room for everyone as we have stalls outside and inside so whatever the weather you can be sure we will be here ... Read more