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Ulverston Dickensian Festival

A wonderful family event in the traditional market town of Ulverston. Ulverston puts on a tremendous show each year, with hundreds of stalls, free entertainment, period costume competition, Queen Victoria, Santa and Mr Bumble. Cosy cafes and pubs, independent shops and the Christmas Lights Switch on, plus the chance to get dressed up in Victorian Costume - marking the start of the Christmas season for all ages.

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Experience the festive magic in Ulverston, a traditional market town that transforms into a Dickensian wonderland each year. With hundreds of stalls, captivating free entertainment, and appearances by characters like Queen Victoria and Santa, Ulverston hosts a spectacular event marked by period costume competitions and the enchanting Christmas Lights Switch-On. Dive into the festive spirit with Victorian attire, roam the historic streets filled with roving performers, brass bands, singers, magicians, and more. The warm and welcoming atmosphere, complemented by cosy cafes and pubs, makes Ulverston Dickensian Festival the perfect family outing to usher in the Christmas season.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Accrington Matalan	Matalan Hyndburn Road Accrington BB5 4AA
Barnoldswick	Station Road Barnoldswick
Blackburn	Blackburn Coach Stand Ainsworth Street
Burnley Bus Station 2	Bus Station Red Lion Street (Barnoldswick Bound)
Colne Crown Hotel	Crown Hotel Colne
Colne Market Street	Colne Market Street (Barnoldswick Bound)
Foulridge	Foulridge, Causeway
Kelbrook	Kelbrook Bus Stops near Roundabout