Shopping local in Ulverston

Whether you’re staying in self-catering accommodation and need a grocery shop, or simply looking to take back a Lake District souvenir there a few little shops in and around Ulverston to suit your shopping needs.

  • Wax Lyrical Outlet

Open everyday 10am-4pm

A large factory outlet shop in Ulverston, The Wax Lyrical Outlet sells discounted items from the UK’s largest home fragrance company. All the products are British made in the Lake District. The shop sells high quality candles, reed diffusers and home fragrances ideal for a gift or homeware treat!

  • Ulverston Market Hall 

Open Monday & Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday 9am-5pm 

Ulverston Market Hall is an indoor market filled with stalls including a deli, a local bakers, greengrocer, bookstall, sweets, clothing, shoes and crafts. Once you’ve fulfilled your shopping needs at the market, head to the Market Café for a rest and some refreshment. The café has been set in the market hall since 1878 and offers light snacks, hot meals, drinks and cakes. 

There is also an outdoor market which takes place on Market Street on Thursdays and Saturdays (weather depending). Outdoor stalls range from hot food, fresh fruit fruit & veg, freshly baked bread, key cutters, footwear, local crafts, pet food/supplies and more.

  • Cumbria Crystal 

Open everyday 10am-5pm

The Lakes Glass Centre is the home of Cumbria Crystal, who manufacturer high quality full lead English Crystal supplying the precious glass to many of the UK’s most prestigious retailers. There is a factory shop where you can buy crystal products alongside the centre offering self-guided factory tours where you can watch the entire glass making process.

  • Squirrel Gift Shop 

Open Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm

Located in a converted pub in the heart of the market town, ‘Squirrel – a Store of Buried Treasure’ sells an eclectic mix of home and giftware you wouldn’t normally find on the high street. From smaller items such as quirky handmade jewellery, stationary, greetings cards, bags and accessories to ceramics, rugs, throws, furniture and more. The store stocks quirky and unique gifts such as ‘Sting in the Tail weird and wonderful bathing gifts’ and Grand Illusions Vintage Chalk Paint used for up cycling vintage furniture. The children’s section has lots to offer including pocket money toys, puzzles, games, craft kits, cuddly toys and puppets. Items are produced locally as well as from a more global market and where possible, the store buys fair trade, ethical and eco-friendly products.