Plastering and Rendering Ulverston

Ulverston is a market town between Barrow and Kendal in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria. It is most noted for being the birthplace of Stan Laurel (Born Arthur Jefferson). He was one part of a comedic duo known for their slapstick antics in movie shorts and was loved the world over as Laurel and Hardy (Oliver Hardy). A statue was erected of Stan and Olly in the town in 2009 in honour of its connection to its favourite son Stan.  

The town comprises narrow cobbled streets in parts, and modern building works as the town develops. Plenty of establishments provide traditional fare, and on market days (Usually a Thursday), The town is bustling with tourists and locals going about their business. The town’s border leads out to a coastal road (Bardsea) And is one of two main routes between Barrow and Ulverston. Running the length of this side of Morecambe Bay is a popular road for motorcyclists as the bends allow for a long sweeping drive. 

There is also a working Priory on this road occupied by Buddhist monks. Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre offers a place to stop with an opportunity to enjoy the gardens and some refreshments. On the other side of Ulverston is the Hoad Hill, on top of which stands a monument to another of Ulverston’s noted sons. In this case, it is a monument to the memory of Sir John Barrow, who was born in 1764 in Ulverston and was the 1st Baronet and also served under the Admiralty from 1804-1845   

Ulverston has a few other attractions to catch while you are there, like the Laurel and Hardy Museum, a Stone Circle up on Birkrigg common, a Bobbin Mill and a Water Mill, to name a few. If hiking is your thing, walking up the Hoad can be challenging, or if you have more time, then The Cumbria Way is a popular route.  

In 2009, Ulverston was near the epicentre of an earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter magnitude scale. There was very little damage, but Tremors could be felt across south Cumbria and parts of north Lancashire. The British Geological Survey stated that earthquakes of such magnitude occur roughly once a year in Britain. The only earthquake in the region, which was stronger, with a magnitude of 4.4, struck Lancaster in 1835. 

Ulverston town has successfully integrated a traditional and historic feel with the convenient and modern facilities we have come to expect. If you want to stroll down cobbled streets and sit outside drinking a latte, they can provide it. But equally, the usual modern fare is also at hand and with a friendly population of just 11,678, you can find interesting conversation or smile wherever you go. Typical of the towns in the area, Ulverston is a town that welcomes tourists and visitors all year round. With reasonably priced accommodation and excellent regional transport links, Ulverston and the surrounding towns are always worth a visit and stay.