Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments

Where to Stay for the Ulverston Dickensian Festival

The Dickensian Christmas Festival fills Ulverston's streets on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026. Lonsdale House is right in the town centre, so you can stroll to the stalls, come back for a warm drink in your own apartment and head out again for the evening.

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Market Place in the centre of Ulverston

A few minutes' walk from the festival

The festival takes over the town centre with Victorian costumes, street entertainers, music and Christmas market stalls. Lonsdale House is on Daltongate, a few minutes' walk from the heart of it all, so there's no driving in and no hunting for a parking space on the busiest weekend of the year.

Check the official Dickensian Festival website for the programme and times.

Couple relaxing with a glass of wine in a Lonsdale House apartment

Your own warm apartment to come back to

Every one of our 13 self-catering apartments has its own kitchen, a walk-in shower and high-speed Wi-Fi, so you can bring back mince pies and mulled wine from the market and put your feet up. Check-in is self-service from 3pm, and you're welcome in our walled Secret Garden.

Plan your festival weekend

FridayArrive earlyArrive on Friday 27 November and you'll wake up on Saturday with the festival on your doorstep.
The weekendTwo festival daysEnjoy Saturday and Sunday at your own pace, with your apartment a few minutes away.
Sunday nightStay a little longerAdd Sunday night and drive home on Monday, after the festival crowds have gone.
Getting hereCar or trainPublic car parks opposite and a 90-second walk away, and Ulverston station is about 10 minutes' walk.
A dog looking out of the window of a dog-friendly apartment

Bringing the family or your dog?

Our family apartments sleep up to 5, with free cots and high chairs, and four of our apartments are dog-friendly, with a welcome pack waiting for your dog. Festival weekends get booked early, so it's worth reserving now.

Family apartmentsDog-friendly apartments

Book direct for our best price

When you book with us directly, you'll always get our best price, plus an automatic upgrade when one is available. Any questions, call us on 01229 265217.

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Dickensian Festival questions

When is the Ulverston Dickensian Festival in 2026?

Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026, on the last full weekend of November. Check the official festival website for the programme and times.

Where is the best place to stay for the festival?

Somewhere in the town centre, so you can walk in. Lonsdale House is on Daltongate, a few minutes' walk from the festival streets, with 13 self-catering apartments.

Where can I park?

There are public car parks opposite Lonsdale House and a 90-second walk away. The town is busy on festival weekend, so arriving the day before makes it easy.

Can I come by train?

Yes. Ulverston station is on the Furness Line and about 10 minutes' walk from Lonsdale House.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes. Four of our apartments are dog-friendly, at £10 per dog per night.

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