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News

Charter Family Fun Day Celebrations 2025

Posted on 18/09/2025

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… Continue Reading

Charter Family Funday Festival Saturday 6th September

Posted on 05/09/2025

Charter Festival returns for another year on Saturday 6th September Come along to Market Street and New Market Street, lots of free fun for all the family! Stalls, games, live music, free magic shows, model railway rides, free face painting, geli-plate printing. We also have the brilliant human fruit machine, children’s character walk-arounds, balloon… Continue Reading

VJ Day 80 commemorations in Ulverston

Posted on 05/08/2025

The VJ Day 80 commemorative service at the War Memorial led by the Ulverston Royal British Legion was well attended on Friday 15th August. The Deputy Lieutenant, Mrs Julie Barton, the Mayor of Ulverston, Cllrs Shirley-Anne Wilson, along with the Royal British Legion, the Police and Fire Service all laid wreaths. Friday evening saw the… Continue Reading

New Signage Unveiled on Ulverston Rope Walk

Posted on 16/07/2025

We were honoured to have the Mayor of Ulverston, Councillor Shirley-Anne Wilson, officially unveil the new signage along the Outcast Rope Walk in a special ceremony on Wednesday 23rd July. The new signage has been updated to explain the rope-making process that once took place along this historic path, with images included to help visitors… Continue Reading

Environmental Sustainability Grants – Up to £250 available to local groups

Posted on 19/06/2025

Ulverston Town Council has relaunched their Environmental Sustainability Grant Fund to support local efforts in making Ulverston greener and more sustainable. We welcome applications from groups, schools, charities and non-profit organisations within the Ulverston area, to apply for up to £250. The grant can either pay for the project in its entirety or can be… Continue Reading

Civic Sunday 2025

Posted on 16/06/2025

CIVIC SUNDAY 2025 Thank you to everyone who attended Civic Sunday yesterday for the new Ulverston Mayor, Cllr Shirley-Anne Wilson. There was a special service in the Parish Church followed by a parade through town to the Coro, where afternoon tea was served accompanied by the fantastic Ulverston Town Band. We would like to thank… Continue Reading

Annual Meeting of the Council Monday 19th May

Posted on 14/05/2025

The Annual General Meeting of Ulverston Town Council will be held at Croftlands Community Centre on Monday 19th May at 7pm. All welcome to attend. View the agenda here – https://ulverstoncouncil.org.uk/category/full-council-agenda/ Continue Reading

VE Day 80 events in pictures

Posted on 14/05/2025

The Royal British Legion held a short commemorative service at the War Memorial for the commemoration of VE Day 80 which was well attended along with several dignitaries and servicemen laying wreaths to mark the event The Mayor of Ulverston, Cllr Graham Scrogham lit a beacon on top of Hoad Hill at 9.30pm which… Continue Reading

Ulverston Festivals & Events 2025

Posted on 30/04/2025

Ulverston hosts a number of celebrated festivals and events throughout the year. Click here to view the 2025 Festivals & Events leaflet or head to the Choose Ulverston website for more details about Ulverston festivals. Continue Reading

Ulverston Open Gardens 21st and 22nd June 2025

Posted on 28/04/2025

Ulverston Open Gardens is back, taking place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June. £3 per adult on the day to visit all 15 gardens. (You only pay once) Children free of charge. Some gardens have refreshments and plants for sale. Programmes available in local shops. New gardens to explore this year, come along and… Continue Reading