Annual celebration packed with events to celebrate the granting of the Town’s market charter in 1280 Contact details: Tel: 01229 585 778 Email: admin@ulverstoncouncil.org.uk Website: www.ulverstoncouncil.org.uk When: Saturday 12th September 2026 Where: Town Center

Our Tractor Run raises funds in aid of St Mary’s Hospice. A fun day for all the family, look out for this years route and come along and see us!! 🚜🚜

12-20 local gardens open to the public from 10am to 4 pm each day Click for more details

Ulverston Music Festival LTD 9 Ireleth Brow Askam-in-Furness Cumbria LA16 7HB   Festival MANAGER Elsa Tatevossian elsa@ulverstonmusicfestival.co.uk

Paul Jarvis Memorial Mile Memorial Mile, 1 Mile Team Relay and Fun Run Mile Thursday 30th April 2026 Senior Mile start: 6:30pm Junior Fun Mile start: 7:00pm Senior Mixed Mile Relay start: 7:30pm Ulverston Park Sports & Social Club (formerly GSK Sports Club), North Lonsdale Rd, Ulverston, Cumbria Registration from 5:30 pm Prizes for first […]

  A celebration of St George and the Dragon in the town centre. Shows at 11am and 1pm.

FREE event featuring over 30 eco-focussed exhibitors, eco-crafts, freebies, food and drink Contact details: Tel: 01229 585 778 Email: admin@ulverstoncouncil.org.uk Website: www.ulverstoncouncil.org.uk When: Saturday 18th April Where: The Coro    

Free event. A showcase of different scarecrows created by local charities and community groups, on display in Ford Park's walled garden.

The festival returns in the full Ulverston Dickensian style. There are multiple performance stages, roving street performers, hot mulled wine, a town-full of wonderful stalls, and costume parades through the historic town streets. Come along and get into the Christmas spirit. Dress up if you want to, and enjoy the amazing friendly atmosphere. Performers include brass […]

BUDDHA AMITAYUS EMPOWERMENT AND TEACHINGS ON EIGHT VERSES OF TRAINING THE MIND with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab Through this empowerment we will receive the special blessings of Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, wisdom and merit. Then, based on Eight Verses of Training the Mind, Gen-la Khyenrab will explain how we can transform all the problems and […]

When: Please visit the Facebook page for more details and dates Where: The Gill, Ulverston, La12 7bp Contact Details: Ulverston's Candlelit Walk - Facebook page

Help us to Light Up Hoad. Hundreds of people will line the zig-zag path up the front of Hoad Hill, from Hoad Lane all the way to the Sir John Barrow Monument. No drones please. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are free of charge. Small donations to help cover costs would be […]

Ulverston’s favourite fiery festival takes place mid September each year in Ulverston.  The Lantern Festival is an annual community event featuring a spectacular lantern procession through the streets of Ulverston. There is a new theme chosen each year and people are encouraged to make lanterns built with this theme in mind. Donate If you […]

Photo: Kate Kirkwood - www.katekirkwood.com About Printfest Printfest is dedicated to the exhibition and sale of contemporary hand-made prints, it is a rare opportunity for some of the best of the UK’s printmakers to gather under one roof, to share practice and learn from each other. Printfest offers visitors the experience of making artwork purchases […]

Decorative flags fly from the shops and businesses in the town centre to welcome the spring.

The South Cumbria Musical Festival was founded in 1976 and has grown over the past 46 years into a highly respected and much-anticipated annual event in Ulverston. Known for its high standards, friendly atmosphere, and efficient organisation, the festival attracts competitors and audiences from across Cumbria and beyond. Most classes at the festival are competitive, […]

TEACHINGS ON THE STAGES OF THE PATH, LAMRIM & HIGHEST YOGA TANTRA EMPOWERMENTS AND COMMENTARY WEEK 1 Teachings on Kadam Lamrim – The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment with the DSD The Lamrim instructions form the main body of Buddha’s teachings. By integrating these instructions into our daily life, we can learn how to control […]

Ulverston Pride Festival , celebrating diversity and inclusion in the heart of Cumbria. Following its successful debut in 2024, the festival will again take place at Market Cross from 10:00 to 20:00. Organized by the Ulverston Pride Community Group, the event features live music, performances, stalls, and family-friendly activities, emphasizing community participation and local talent […]

Furness Tradition is run entirely by volunteers who aim to promote awareness of, and participation in, the folk music traditions of Cumbria, especially Furness.

  Adding up all the walks, including leaders, saw a total of 442 walkers, down from the high of 535 in 2024. However, the actual number of walkers attending the festival was only slightly down, with individuals doing fewer walks.  Many thanks to those who joined us in 2025.  We hope you enjoyed your walks and if […]

Retro Rendezvous 30th & 31st May 2026 Ulverston town centre In 2026, we’re back for a great retro weekend in Ulverston town centre. On Saturday 30th May, we’ll have motorcycles and scooters on display in Market Street and New Market Street. On Sunday 31st May, we’ll be hosting the start and finish of the Velo Retro cycling […]

Velo Retro 2014-2026 The Friendly Vintage Cycling Event of the English Lake District EDITION XII  |  May 29 - May 31 2026   Velo Retro is ready for its 9th year. The only retro and vintage cycling event in the English Lake District, where for one weekend, steel vintage bikes rule and retro cycling jerseys are […]