Local Reviews
In June 2025, Lisa Barker said about Ford Park
Love Ford park. I popped along to The Hive business meet up on Tuesday and the gardens & grounds were looking beautiful. Lots of activity from the volunteers was going on. Well done guys.
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In July 2025, Roland Moss said about Ford Park
Fantastic garden. Was open gardens weekend and had a marvellous brass band in the garden. Good coffee and great plants to buy
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In July 2025, Michael Foy said about Ford Park
Excellent garden centre recreation and restaurant.
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In August 2025, Wayne Fredericks said about Ford Park
Nice place to walk around and to go up the hill to the monument
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In August 2025, Tibor Nagy said about Ford Park
Nice park, with an outdoor gym
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In August 2025, Lawrie Sherratt said about Ulverston Markets
Some interesting stalls
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In August 2025, Stuart Hampson said about Ulverston Markets
Lovely historical market hall
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In September 2025, Trevor Hardy said about Ulverston Markets
Proper old style market hall, fast disappearing from British towns
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In September 2025, James Bevis said about Ulverston Markets
I went to Ulverston Market Hall the other day, and let me tell you, it’s a building that smells of ambition and a little bit of wet haddock. You walk in and instantly you’re greeted by that peculiar northern magic – like your nan’s front room but with more cheese counters.
First stall I saw was selling socks, but not normal socks – these were socks that looked like they’d seen the Crimean War. I asked the fella behind the counter if they were new, and he said, “New to you.” Fair enough.
Then there’s a bakery. Lovely bread, crusty like a pensioner’s elbow. I bought a pasty the size of a newborn ferret, and I ate it while wandering round looking for a man who could sharpen scissors. Didn’t find him, but I did find a lady selling chutney that smelt like a wizard’s pocket.
The hall itself is magnificent – proper Victorian bones, a bit draughty, like it might whisper riddles to you if you stayed after closing. I half expected a ghost in a top hat to ask me if I wanted two pounds of kippers and a kiss.
Ulverston Market Hall isn’t just a place to shop. It’s a place where you can buy three jars of jam, a VHS copy of Patriot Games, and a cabbage that looks like Sean Bean – all under one roof. That’s value.
I left with a bag full of mystery meat, a candle shaped like a dolphin, and a vague sense I’d been knighted by the town itself.
9 out of 10 – would return, but only if I can bring my own ferret.
First stall I saw was selling socks, but not normal socks – these were socks that looked like they’d seen the Crimean War. I asked the fella behind the counter if they were new, and he said, “New to you.” Fair enough.
Then there’s a bakery. Lovely bread, crusty like a pensioner’s elbow. I bought a pasty the size of a newborn ferret, and I ate it while wandering round looking for a man who could sharpen scissors. Didn’t find him, but I did find a lady selling chutney that smelt like a wizard’s pocket.
The hall itself is magnificent – proper Victorian bones, a bit draughty, like it might whisper riddles to you if you stayed after closing. I half expected a ghost in a top hat to ask me if I wanted two pounds of kippers and a kiss.
Ulverston Market Hall isn’t just a place to shop. It’s a place where you can buy three jars of jam, a VHS copy of Patriot Games, and a cabbage that looks like Sean Bean – all under one roof. That’s value.
I left with a bag full of mystery meat, a candle shaped like a dolphin, and a vague sense I’d been knighted by the town itself.
9 out of 10 – would return, but only if I can bring my own ferret.
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In August 2025, Paige Hill-Howe said about The White Hart
This will be my fourth time staying at the white hart and every time it’s pleasure with great staff and service! Willing to cater to my dietary requirements and fussy children. We stayed in the family room which is very clean and pleasant to stay in. Stunning views and great location point when traveling around for different destinations. Can’t wait for our next visit. I Highly recommend the White Hart.
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