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Ulverston, Cumbria

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

Ulverston is an attractive market town located on the Furness peninsula, founded in the Saxon period. It was for many years a hub of canal transportation between the River Leven and Morecambe Bay. Ulverston was the birthplace of comedian Stan Laurel of 'Laurel and Hardy' fame, and there is a small museum dedicated to Laurel in the town.
Ulverston, Cumbria, England

About Ulverston
Attraction Type: Town
Location: On the A590, 5 miles north east of Dalton-in-Furness
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Nearest Attractions Hoad Monument - 0.6 miles (Historic Property) Swarthmoor Hall - 0.7 miles (Historic House) Campbell Legend Bluebird Exhibition - 4.2 miles (Museum) Holker Hall - 4.5 miles (Historic House) Dalton Castle - 4.6 miles (Castle) Cartmel Priory Gatehouse - 5.6 miles (Abbey) Cartmel Priory Church - 5.6 miles (Church) Bow Bridge - 5.8 miles (Historic Property)

Nearest Towns and Villages Grange - 7.1 miles away Coniston - 12 miles away Windermere - 14.9 miles away Ambleside - 15.6 miles away Kendal - 15.9 miles away Ravenglass - 16.1 miles away Grasmere - 17.5 miles away Rydal - 18 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Ulverston

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Dolphin Cottage - 4.9 miles from Ulverston Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria Sleeps: 12 Stay from: £402

Hill Rise Barn - 4.9 miles from Ulverston Flookburgh, Cumbria Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £185

Hill Rise Cottage - 4.9 miles from Ulverston Flookburgh, Cumbria Sleeps: 8 Stay from: £250

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Nearest Hotels

Lonsdale House Hotel - 0.2 miles from Ulverston Ulverston, Cumbria Stay from: £70.00

Hill Foot Hotel - 0.8 miles from Ulverston Ulverston, Cumbria Stay from: £60.00

Farmers Arms 14th Centuary Inn Lake District - 4.2 miles from Ulverston Colton, Cumbria Stay from: £30.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Eeabank Lodge Licensed Guest House - 4.8 miles from Ulverston Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria From: £105.00

Corner Beech House - 7 miles from Ulverston Grange, Lancashire From: £66.00

The Derby Hotel - 7.3 miles from Ulverston Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria From: £35.00

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Ulverston
Tourist Information Centre
Coronation Hall
County Square
Ulverston
Cumbria
England
LA12 7LZ
Tel: 01229 587120
Fax: 01229 582626
Email: ulverston.tourism@southlakeland.gov.uk
Web: http://www.visitcumbria.com/sl/coronationhall.htm
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