Ulverston Lantern Festival is warning local residents that they will not be able to drive around the town centre roads from 7.00pm to 10.00pm on Saturday, September 25^th because of road closures that will be in force to ensure the safety of processions and the thousands of people on the streets to enjoy the event.

Festival Chair Chris Nelson commented: “Most people are aware of the closures around the festival and we very much appreciate their patience and co-operation.  But because the festival did not take place last year, and the date is later than usual, we are making an extra effort to inform people that the town centre will be effectively closed to traffic on Saturday night from 7.00pm until 10.00pm.

“Incredibly we regularly get drivers trying to force their way through the roads while the closures are still in force – endangering families in the processions and thousands of people on the streets to enjoy the event.

“We will try to open the roads earlier if at all possible, but anyone attempting to drive on roads legally closed are risking lives and need to be aware that they may not be covered by their motor insurance.”

Festival organisers are also warning pet owners that the firework display at Ford Park will be taking place earlier than normal – around 9.00pm – so residents should ensure their pets are indoors.

South Lakeland District Council has authorised closing roads to traffic around the town centre to allow the festival to take place safely.  That means no vehicles can drive on the town centre roads from 7.00pm to 10.00pm, except those vehicles involved in Ulverston Lantern Festival and emergency vehicles.  Police will be assisting stewards to enforce the road closures and barriers will be in place.

The roads affected by closures are: King Street, Queen Street, Buxton Place, Well Street, Lower Brook Street, Fountain Street, Mill Street, Stanley Street from the junction with Garden Terrace to The Gill, Soutergate from the junction with Fountain Street to the junction with Garden Terrace, Church Walk from the junction with Mill Street to Tarnside, Hart Street from the junction to Brewery Street to the junction to Sunderland Terrace, Sunderland Terrace from the junction with Hart Street to the junction with Swan Street, Swan Street, Market Street, Union Street, Brewery Street, Cavendish Street, Theatre Street, County Square, New Market Street, Daltongate from the junction with Market Street to the junction with Stockbridge Lane, Brewery Street, Fountain Street.

For further information please visit www.ulverstonlanternfestival.org

The Ulverston Lantern Festival 2021 will take place on Saturday September 25th.

Ulverston Lantern Festival 2021

‘My Favourite Things’

Saturday September 25th

Come along and join our real live River of Light on the streets of Ulverston – definitely a ‘Favourite Thing’ for thousands

Lantern Kits are on sale now for £5 each from Appleseeds in Ulverston, the Book Shack (Market Hall), 14 Moorgarth in Swarthmoor, and Croftlands Launderette.

We are hoping to have Lantern workshops on Saturday and Sunday, September 18th and 19th but still confirming the venue, so check for latest details on the Ulverston Lantern Festival Facebook page or are www.ulverstonlanternfestival.org.

Lanterns will depart in four processions and assembly times are

• 6.45pm at Ulverston Parish Church on Church Walk
• 6.45pm at Croftlands Community Centre,
• 7.00pm at the Auction Mart
• 7.15pm at Ellie’s Garden Centre (formerly Hillfoot).

Processions come together at County Square around 8.00pm.

Fireworks finale at Ford Park no later than 9.00pm

*all timings are approximate and may be subject to change

– Ulverston Lantern Festival Committee