Charter Family Fun Day Celebrations 2025

Ulverston’s Charter Family Fun Day took place on Saturday 6th September in the town centre to celebrate the granting of Ulverston’s Market Charter by King Edward I in 1280.

The event opened at 10.30am with Town Crier, Peter Winston, ringing the bell and reading the historic charter. Families then enjoyed a fully day of free entertainment, including live music, performances, market stalls, face painting, balloon modelling, magic, fire engines, Inshore Rescue boats, walkabout characters, train rides and more.

The ever-popular Family Dog show, sponsored by South Lakes Raw Feeds, drew in over 50 entries across six categories: Best Trick, Best Dressed on Six Legs, Best Younger Dog, Best Older Dog, Waggiest Tail and Overall Winner. Ralph Spours compered the competition, while Mayor Shirley-Anne Wilson had the difficult task of judging the winners.

Awards were also presented to allotment holders, recognising the best and most improved plots. Awards    were handed out by Councillor Helen Irving, Chair of the Allotment Committee.

Ulverston Town Concil would like to thank all volunteers, community groups and local businesses whose support helped make the day possible.