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Attractions in Ulverston

Colony Country Store
Colony Gift Corporation is the UK's leading candle manufacturer. From the safety of the viewing gallery, you can see Colony candle makers using the traditional skills of hand pouring and dipping (Mon - Fri 9am - 3pm only). Visitors can then have a go at dipping their own candle at the shops dipping bench.

Opening Times

Store 9:00am - 5:00pm (Mon - Sat)
10:30am - 4:00pm (Sun)
Café 10.00am - 4:45pm (Mon - Sat)
12:00am - 4:45pm (Sun)


Laurel and Hardy Museum

The world famous museum devoted to Laurel & Hardy is located in Ulverston, the town where Stan was born on the 16th June 1890. Everything you want to know about them is here. The late Bill Cubin, the founder of the museum devoted his life to these world famous comedians and collected an amazing memorabilia, believed to be the largest in the world, including photographs, personal items and furniture. There is also a free cinema showing free films and documentaries all day.

Opening Times

Museum
(February to December)
10am to 4:30pm (Mon - Sun)


Conishead Priory & Buddhist Temple

Consihead Priory is a superb example of an early Victorian Gothic Mansion. It is now home to an international Buddhist Centre and unique Temple. We offer a fascinating one hour guided house and Temple tour. You can stroll through our beautiful grounds and woodlands to Morecambe Bay, visit our gift shop and enjoy tea and cakes in conservatory café.

Opening Times

Easter to 27 October 2.00pm - 5.00pm (Sat/Sun/Bank Holidays)
Closed 25th May - 10th June and 20th July - 19th August
Outside Season Times the temple is open at weekends from 2 - 4pm.


Lanternhouse

Visit Lanternhouse and experience the craft of celebration. Winner of the Royal Institute of British Architects Regional Award, Lanternhouse is one of the outstanding buildings in Ulverston. Once the old National school, now home to Welfare State International the pioneering arts company, Lanternhouse has been transformed. Find out how blending the old with the new has created an award winning architectural delight.

Opening Times

Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. From 3rd July to 31st Aug 2002 11am to 4pm


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