The Coro

Exterior and entrance to The Coro in Ulverston, Cumbria ©ALLINGTON

The Coro, County Square, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7LZ

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Tel01229 588994

About

The Coro is an historic arts, culture and entertainment venue presenting Theatre, Music, Comedy, Community, Talks and Dance all year round in Ulverston, Cumbria at the edge of the Lake District. It is one of the principal buildings in Ulverston and has the largest capacity of any hall in South Lakeland. It is owned, operated and maintained by Ulverston Community Enterprises and offers excellent entertainment as well as providing a lively community venue. It also has three spaces available to hire, ranging from a small meeting room to the 650-seater main hall.

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Opening Times

Office opening hours (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)
Day	Times
Monday - Tuesday	09:30	- 12:30
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday - Friday	09:30	- 12:30
Saturday - Sunday	Closed

* Doors open half an hour before a show.

Facilities

Accessibility

Disabled access
Disabled toilets
Wheelchairs available

Booking & Payment Details

Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Catering

On-site light refreshments

Children

Baby changing facilities
Children welcome

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

Bar area
Board/Flipchart
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Mobile phone coverage
Sole use of venue
Wedding receptions

Property Facilities

Passenger lift
Smoking not allowed
WiFi or internet access

Target Markets

Accepts groups
Coach parties accepted

Access Information

Entrance

Automatic door at the main entrance

Entrance is well lit

General

Audible alarm system

Clear signage

Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility

Seating available for visitors with limited mobility

Wheelchairs provided

Free

Parking

Drop-off point for guests outside entrance

The route from the parking area to the entrance:

Is flat (i.e. without steps)

The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:

is solid

Public Areas

Baby changing facilities

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:

From the entrance to reception / ticket area

To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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Awards

Cumbria Awards Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

Map & Directions

Map Link

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Road Directions

From M6: Take junction 36 -> A590 to Ulverston From Kendal: A6 -> A590 to Ulverston From Windermere: A592 -> A590 to Ulverston Plentiful parking nearby, Theatre Street Car Park 2 minutes walk

Public Transport Directions

By train: Regular services from Barrow-in-Furness (20 mins) and Lancaster (40 mins), with onward connections to Preston and Manchester, including a direct service to Manchester Airport. Ulverston Station is 8 minutes walk from The Coro.

By bus: X6 runs hourly between Barrow and Kendal. 6 runs three to five times daily to and from Windermere. Weekdays X12 runs three times a day to and from Coniston. All stop at Victoria Road, 2 minutes walk from The Coro.

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