Join us in Ford Park this June for a delightful evening of interactive wine tasting. Experience a range of expertly selected locally available wines throughout the evening, whilst you'll be invited to test your sommelier skills with engaging activities throughout. When: Fri 20 Jun Where: Ford Park Contact Details: Telephone: 01229 580666 Address: Ford Park […]

This is a journey in story and song around Cumbria’s Celtic Connections. “Where do you come from…? Yes, but where do you really come from…?” Join Jessie McMeekin and Dave Camlin for an evening of stories and songs exploring the enduring power of place. The Long Way Home takes the form of a journey which […]

An introductory pony ride for children and small adults around the beautiful Ford Park in Ulverston. When: Sun 08 Jun Where: Ford Park Contact Details: Telephone: 01229 580666 Address: Ford Park Community Group, Ford Park, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JP Website: www.ford-park.org.uk/events Price: £12

Gaby Gulliver’s Travels Set in the present day, Gaby Gulliver, an eight-year-old child, is sent on an errand into the woods for her mum… Gaby finds herself in another universe, a weird but wonderful world… then another, and another, as she travels on a magical journey through time and space! Along the way, regardless of […]

There has never been anything quite like The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, from their formation in 2002 and a cameo appearance at T in the Park in 2004 with the Darkness to opening the main stage in their own right in 2014, and storming Glastonbury festival in 2024. The past twenty plus years have seen […]

Closing concert of 21st Ulverston Music Festival Soloists of the Ulverston Festival Orchestra Lydia Kavina theremin Jonathan Small oboe Martin Roscoe piano Anthony Hewitt piano Martinu Fantasia for Theremin, Oboe, String Quartet and Piano, H301 Aftab Darvishi Dance with me under the Falling Ruins (co-commission with Bundibar Arts Festival) Beethoven (arr. Franz Liszt) Symphony No.9 in D minor (version for two pianos) […]

Claire Martin, vocalist Rob Barron, piano Claire Martin OBE, one of our greatest and most highly awarded jazz musicians, along with BBC Big Band pianist Rob Barron, showcase the wonderful music of America’s most successful song writer, George Gershwin. Audiences are invited to sit back and relax in the company of these wonderful Gershwin songs […]

Maja Bogdanović cello Anthony Hewitt piano Beethoven Cello Sonata No.3 in A Major, Op.69 Debussy Cello Sonata in D Minor, L. 135 Shostakovich Cello Sonata in D Minor Op.40 We are delighted to welcome back Maja Bogdanović after her wonderful performance of Saint-Saens’ Cello Concerto last year. Along with Artistic Director Anthony Hewitt, Maja performs a delightful lunchtime recital of […]

Open Gardens organised by and in support of Ulverston in Bloom. Ulverston Open Gardens is back, taking place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June. Programmes are available in local shops. Some gardens have refreshments and plants for sale. New gardens to explore this year. Come along and view these beautiful and interesting gardens! When: […]

Coffee Morning and Craft Fair A fundraiser for Ulverston Pride Festival and Ulverston Methodist Church. When: 14 June, 10am - 2pm Where: Ulverston Methodist Church Entry £2 Contact Details: Ulverston Pride Festival Website: www.facebook.com/people/Ulverston-Pride-Festival

An amazing line-up of top stand-up comedians including: Andrew Bird As seen on the Russell Howard Hour “Funny as hell!” – Rhod Gilbert Comic’s Comic “Best Act” – 2023 UK Comedy Awards Joe McTernan Over 200k followers 45 million online views Edinburgh Fringe Sellout Run Finlay Christie So You Think You’re Funny – Winner As […]

With over 20 events around Ulverston & the South Lakes, there is something for everyone. Whatever your musical tastes, a mouth-watering array of music, food, splendid locations, spectacular scenery and warm friendships await.