The Piel Castle is a Robinsons town centre pub on Market Street in Ulverston, with a large beer garden, sheltered smoking area and log fires in winter. It is locally known as an entertainment venue, regularly hosting bands, solo musicians and a monthly open mic night open to all abilities.
Ulverston · Monthly on Sundays · No fee listed
Piel Castle Inn Open Mic
Town Centre's sunday open mic.
Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 31 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
time tbc · we're working to find outSundays
| Night | Monthly on Sundays |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Monthly on SundaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Sundays
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
01:00 Venue closes
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Piel Castle Inn
Town CentreGetting there
37 Market Street,
Town Centre, Ulverston LA12 7LR
Town Centre, Ulverston LA12 7LR
The nearest station is Ulverston (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Town Centre, UlverstonAbout the night
Monthly open mic night at the Piel Castle Inn in Ulverston town centre, about eight miles from Barrow-in-Furness. All musicians are welcome regardless of experience; bring your own instrument and turn up. The exact monthly pattern is not published, and the most recent dated post we could verify fell on a Sunday, so the day should be confirmed with the pub before travelling.
The Piel Castle is a Robinsons town centre pub on Market Street in Ulverston, with a large beer garden, sheltered smoking area and log fires in winter. It is locally known as an entertainment venue, regularly hosting bands, solo musicians and a monthly open mic night open to all abilities.
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Town Centre · Monthly on Sundays
Piel Castle Inn Open Mic
Town Centre's sunday open mic.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
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- 31 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Piel Castle Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
Piel Castle Inn Open Mic runs on Sundays (monthly) at Piel Castle Inn in Ulverston. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 31 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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About This Open Mic
Monthly open mic night at the Piel Castle Inn in Ulverston town centre, about eight miles from Barrow-in-Furness. All musicians are welcome regardless of experience; bring your own instrument and turn up. The exact monthly pattern is not published, and the most recent dated post we could verify fell on a Sunday, so the day should be confirmed with the pub before travelling.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Piel Castle Inn’s Sunday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-offTBCNot confirmed yet
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closes01:00The listed closing time
How often
Monthly on Sundays
Getting there
Town Centre, Ulverston, LA12 7LR - the map is below.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Piel Castle Inn
37 Market Street, Town Centre, Ulverston LA12 7LR
Address37 Market Street
AreaTown Centre, Ulverston
PostcodeLA12 7LR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Ulverston (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. Piel Castle Inn is in Town Centre, Ulverston — use LA12 7LR for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Ulverston open mic nights for alternatives.
Piel Castle Inn has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Piel Castle Inn's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Ulverston open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
37 Market Street, Town Centre, Ulverston LA12 7LR.
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The nearest station is Ulverston (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LA12 7LR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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