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Cumbria.
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South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Dalton in Furness, Cumbria - Tel:
01229 466086 Europe's Top Tiger Conservation Centre, with a unique
safari on foot with many animals wandering free in natural surroundings.
About 4 miles west of Ulverston.
Barrow-in-Furness - Furness
Abbey, Tel 01229 823420 Furness Abbey was one of the richest
Cistercian monasteries in England, exceeded only by Fountains
Abbey in Yorkshire. The red sandstone remains are in the care
of English Heritage. About 5 miles southwest of Ulverston.
Bow Bridge is a late-medieval stone bridge across Mill Beck that
carries a route to nearby Furness Abbey. The bridge is in the
care of English Heritage. About 5 miles southwest of Ulverston
on a minor road off A590 near Furness Abbey.
Laurel & Hardy Museum,
4c Upper Brook Street, Ulverston LA12 7BQ Tel: 01229 582292 -
Ulverstons most famous son is Stan Laurel, born on 16th June
1890. The comedians' lives are celebrated in a mind-boggling
collection of memorabilia believed to be the largest in the world,
including letters, photographs, personal items and furniture.
A large extension gives ample room to browse and a small cinema
shows films and documentaries all day. Disabled persons have
full access. In the centre of Ulverston.
Conishead Priory and Gardens, Manjushri Centre, Ulverston - Tel
01229 584029. The Manjushrj Centre is an international Buddhist
College providing a peaceful environment in which people can
learn about Buddhism and meditation. Originally founded in 1160
as a hospital for the poor, it is dominated by two 100 foot octagonal
towers and is an excellent example of Victorian Gothic architecture.
Special features include decorative ceilings, a valted great
hall with fine stained glass and a 177 feet long cloister corridor.
The Oak Room contains impressive carved woodwork from the early
17th Century. About 2 miles south of Ulverston.
Hoad Monument, Ulverston.
Hoad Monument is Ulverston’s most famous landmark. Erected
in 1850 on Hoad Hill, it commemorates Sir John Barrow, a founder
member of the Royal Geographical Society and an explorer. It
is sometimes referred to as the Sir John Barrow Monument and
is a replica of Eddystone Lighthouse. It is open to the public
during the summer, if the flag is flying, and is well worth a
visit if only for the magnificent views of Morecambe Bay and
the Lake District. About 1 mile northeast of Ulverston.
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