Pauline's Guidebook
Places to visit
Places of interest, sports and leisure facilities.
Sir John Barrow Monument
Hoad HillFamous historic monument in Ulverston.
Interesting, free entry, learn all about the history of shipbuilding in Barrow
18 locals recommend
The Dock Museum
Interesting, free entry, learn all about the history of shipbuilding in Barrow
A must for children and lovers of Beatrix Potter
103 locals recommend
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Crag BrowA must for children and lovers of Beatrix Potter
Interesting discovering about the life of Laurel and Hardy and the origins of Stan Laurels birthplace.
42 locals recommend
Laurel and Hardy Museum
Interesting discovering about the life of Laurel and Hardy and the origins of Stan Laurels birthplace.
Enjoy a trip on the steam train to beautiful Lakeside and combine with a trip on the steamer on Lake Windermere.
69 locals recommend
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
Enjoy a trip on the steam train to beautiful Lakeside and combine with a trip on the steamer on Lake Windermere.
Great for children and families. Amazing forest walks and excellent play area.
85 locals recommend
Grizedale Forest
Great for children and families. Amazing forest walks and excellent play area.
Beautiful temple and grounds, leading down to the beach. Cafe and woodland walks.
7 locals recommend
Conishead Priory - Budist Temple station
Beautiful temple and grounds, leading down to the beach. Cafe and woodland walks.
South Lakes Safari Zoo
Melton TerraceInteresting historic house right next door. Check opening times as they are limited.
Sir John Barrow Cottage
Interesting historic house right next door. Check opening times as they are limited.
Outside-In Cumbria
Indoor play area, great for a rainy day.
Sail on Lake Windermere with stops at Lakeside, Bowness-on-Windermere and Ambleside.
62 locals recommend
Windermere Lake Cruises (Head Office)
Glebe RoadSail on Lake Windermere with stops at Lakeside, Bowness-on-Windermere and Ambleside.
Fantastic range of vintage vehicles on display plus a cafe. Great day out!
52 locals recommend
Lakeland Motor Museum
Fantastic range of vintage vehicles on display plus a cafe. Great day out!
Great place for a picnic by the lake and water sports!
96 locals recommend
National Trust - Fell Foot Park
Great place for a picnic by the lake and water sports!
Food scene
Bustling Lakeland town on the edge of Lake Windermere with lots of shops and lively restaurants and bars and amazing scenery!
127 locals recommend
Bowness-on-Windermere
Bustling Lakeland town on the edge of Lake Windermere with lots of shops and lively restaurants and bars and amazing scenery!
Small family run Mexican restaurant. Can be difficult to get a reservation so book early!
12 locals recommend
Amigos Mexican & Steakhouse
30 Cavendish StSmall family run Mexican restaurant. Can be difficult to get a reservation so book early!
Chippy Bank
7 King StIn the centre of Ulverston, excellent fish and chips
Co-op Food
Priory RoadTurn right on street snd a few minutes walk along same road.
15 minute walk out of Ulverston towards Barrow-in-Furness, or 3 minutes in car. Situated on the same site as Marks snd Spencer’s Food Hall.
14 locals recommend
ALDI
Waterloo Road15 minute walk out of Ulverston towards Barrow-in-Furness, or 3 minutes in car. Situated on the same site as Marks snd Spencer’s Food Hall.
15 minute walk out of Ulverston towards Barrow-in-Furness or 3 minute drive. Situated on same site as Aldi.
11 locals recommend
Marks and Spencer
333 Clifton Dr S15 minute walk out of Ulverston towards Barrow-in-Furness or 3 minute drive. Situated on same site as Aldi.
Tesco Express
4 Market StIn the centre of Ulverston.
Turn right out on the street and a few feet walk away on the same side of the road. Large outdoor area. Reasonably priced and extensive menu. Good for families. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Old Farmhouse
Priory RoadTurn right out on the street and a few feet walk away on the same side of the road. Large outdoor area. Reasonably priced and extensive menu. Good for families. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Central position in Ulverston town centre. Good menu and modern designed, spacious interior. Booking essential as it is a very popular place.
14 locals recommend
The Farmers Ulverston
2 Market StCentral position in Ulverston town centre. Good menu and modern designed, spacious interior. Booking essential as it is a very popular place.
Betullas
13 Queen StExcellent Italian food and good value for money!
Priory Plaice Fish And Chips
Just along the street.
Poppies cafe
4A Union StLovely home cooked food especially the breakfast. Reasonable prices.
Bengal Rose Restaurant Ulverston
Amazing freshly cooked Indian food!
Cosy, old pub serving delicious food with a large outdoor seating area!
18 locals recommend
Rose & Crown
22 King StCosy, old pub serving delicious food with a large outdoor seating area!
Stan Laurel Inn
Excellent food and good value!
Great pub with a range of ales. Great food! Outdoor patio area upstairs.
17 locals recommend
The Mill at Ulverston
Mill StreetGreat pub with a range of ales. Great food! Outdoor patio area upstairs.
Neighborhoods
Heart of the Lake District. Traditional, vibrant Lakeland town, lots of shops, bars and restaurants.
150 locals recommend
Windermere
The PromenadeHeart of the Lake District. Traditional, vibrant Lakeland town, lots of shops, bars and restaurants.
Slightly further into the lakes, a beautiful Lakeland town, amazing scenery enroute.
205 locals recommend
Keswick
Slightly further into the lakes, a beautiful Lakeland town, amazing scenery enroute.
Lakeland town, beautiful scenery great for walks and a trip on the gondola a must! Visit the Copper Mines.
59 locals recommend
Coniston
Lakeland town, beautiful scenery great for walks and a trip on the gondola a must! Visit the Copper Mines.
Fantastic views of lake Windermere from the top of Gummers How. Well worth the walk up to the top!
10 locals recommend
Gummers How Carpark
Fantastic views of lake Windermere from the top of Gummers How. Well worth the walk up to the top!
City advice
Getting around
Bus stop few yards from the cottage door.
Regular service into town and Barrow-in Furness. Buses from the kiosk in Ulverston to Kendal and Windermere.
Getting around
Train station 10 minutes walk away.
Regular train service to Barrow-in Furness and Lancaster (south). Also trains go up the coastal line towards Millom, Whitehaven and Workington.
Don't miss
Recycling
Recycling Centre turn right onto the street then a few feet away across the road.