Guidebook for Great Urswick
Food Scene
The General Burgoyne
Church RoadLog fires, fabulous food
Drinks & Nightlife
Farmers Arms
Main RoadMore logs fires and great food, fish and chip night on Wednesdays
Great for lazy sunny afternoons watching the world go by, usually cyclists, dog walkers and horses.
The Derby Arms
Chipping RoadGreat for lazy sunny afternoons watching the world go by, usually cyclists, dog walkers and horses.
The Swan Hotel and Spa
Enjoy the spa, only £7 for the day, great if it's raining
Sightseeing
Visit the Buddhist temple with its gold roof, walk down to the beach through the wood, stop for a tea and cake in the cafe
37 locals recommend
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Visit the Buddhist temple with its gold roof, walk down to the beach through the wood, stop for a tea and cake in the cafe
Piel Island
Only a small island but it has a king and a castle.
Laurel and Hardy Museum
A must for Laurel and Hardy fans, good for rainy days.
South Walney Nature Reserve
1 Coast Guard CottagesGreat for bird and seal watching
Quaint little festival town with lots of interesting shops and cafes, pubs with live music, there's even an old fashion cinema that still has an ice cream intermission!
89 locals recommend
Ulverston
Quaint little festival town with lots of interesting shops and cafes, pubs with live music, there's even an old fashion cinema that still has an ice cream intermission!
For a lovely day out catch the steam train up to lake Windermere, then the boat to Bowness on Windermere or Ambleside
69 locals recommend
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
For a lovely day out catch the steam train up to lake Windermere, then the boat to Bowness on Windermere or Ambleside
National Trust - Fell Foot Park
Enjoy a day by the lake
Home of John Ruskin, visit the house and gardens, sit on the terrace and enjoy amazing cakes
35 locals recommend
Brantwood
Home of John Ruskin, visit the house and gardens, sit on the terrace and enjoy amazing cakes
Furness Abbey
A hidden gem!
Everything Else
Seaview Riding School
25 Biggar VillageHave a beach ride or a day ride and picnic to Piel island
Ulverston Golf Club
Handy if you love golf!