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Laurel & Hardy Museum

The world famous museum devoted to Laurel & Hardy in Ulverston, the town where Stan was born on 16th June 1890.

Everything you want to know about them is here. The late Bill Cubin the founder of the museum, devoted his life to these famous comedians and collected an amazing variety 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.

Brantwood

Brantwood was the home of John Ruskin from 1872 until his death in 1900 - it became an intellectual powerhouse and one of the greatest literary and artistic centres in Europe. Tolstoy, Mahatma Gandhi, Marcel Proust and Frank Lloyd Wright can all be numbered amongst Ruskin's disciples.

The house is filled with Ruskin's drawings and watercolours, together with much of his original furniture, books and personal items. Each year there is a special exhibition. Brantwood enjoys the finest lake and mountain views in England and there is no other house in the district with such a diversity of cultural associations.

Explore the 250 acres of gardens, pastures, ancient woods and high moors. Walk among the beautifully scented azaleas and bluebells or marvel at the magnificent views. Stroll gently among the flowers of the lower gardens, walk vigorously to Crag Head or bring a book to enjoy under your favourite tree. Rediscover the path through Purgatory in Ruskin's experimental Zig-Zaggy garden and watch the restoration of the great Victorian viewing terrace with its superb mountain scenery. Learn more about these and many other projects in the Linton Workroom and discover the changing faces of this extraordinary and dynamic garden.