Ulverston is a market town in Cumbria. Although the population is quite small, Ulverston has had its share of fame amongst history. Perhaps best known for being the birthplace of Stan Laurel from Laurel and Hardy, with a museum commemorating the pair in the town centre, Ulverston has plenty of cool and wacky quirks to explore. You'll even find Sir John Barrow, the explorer and linguist, along with being the founder of the National Geographic Society, commemorated by the Hoad Monument in Ulverston. Whilst those two are some of the main attractions, you can also visit beautiful parks and gardens, take a trip to Swarthmoor Hall, which is a historical museum, visit some alpacas and llamas, or take a stroll down Ulverston Canal.