Pictures of Dalton-in-Furness
in the county of Cumbria
About Dalton-in-Furness
Dalton-in-Furness can be found at the meeting point of the roads leading from the mass of sands forming the Furness peninsula-one road leads from Ulverston and the other from Duddon Bridge. It is a pretty little town with interesting buildings, the showpiece of which is the unique cast-iron front of number 51, Market Place. The market place itself is an attractive affair with a handsome Victorian drinking fountain. Standing close-by is an old market cross huge stone slabs once used for drying fish.
Looming over the town is the impressive church dedicated to Saint Mary. This is a richly decorated church, with a large nave and imposing west tower. The treasures contained there-in perfectly reflect the past prosperity of the town and include a font from the 14th-century. In the tree-lined well tended churchyard lies the grave of George Romney, portrait painter who was born in Dalton in the year 1734. There is also a plaque commemorating those who died when the town was hit by Bubonic Plague in 1631.
Dalton Castle was built in 1330 to provide sanctuary for the monks of Furness Abbey fleeing from Scottish raiders. Over the centuries the castle has had a chequered history, it has been used as a prison and a court-house. Owned now by the National Trust, the castle has many of its original features and is open to public view.
Three miles to the west of Dalton on the edge of the Duddon estuary, lie the sand-dunes of Sandscale Haws, where miles of open sands are exposed at low tide. Because of strong river currants bathing here can sometimes be quite dangerous. None-the-less it is a beautiful spot where flashes of light change give wonderful sea vista's.
South Lakes Wild Animal Park is within easy driving distance, it is one of Europe's finest conservation zoos and the only place in England where you can see the largest and smallest breed of Tiger left in the world. It is a truly fascinating place, offering excellent enjoyment for all the family.
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Recommended attractions near Dalton-in-Furness
| South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Dalton-in-Furness | (0.8 miles, 1.3 km) | Pictures |
| Furness Abbey | (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| The Laurel & Hardy Museum | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Hodbarrow Nature Reserve | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Millom Castle | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Piel Castle | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Holker Hall | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Dalton Castle | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Black Combe | (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Cartmel Priory | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Aquarium of the Lakes, Newby Bridge | (11.5 miles, 18.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Arnside Tower | (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Grizedale Forest Park Country Park | (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Hill Top | (15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Muncaster Castle | (15.9 miles, 25.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
All attractions in Dalton-in-FurnessAll attractions in CumbriaComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Dalton-in-Furness
Askam-in-Furness, in the county of Cumbria (2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction NW)
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Barrow in Furness, in the county of Cumbria (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction SW)
Barrow-in-Furnace is defined by three things, the glorious red Sandstone ruins of Furnace Abbey, founded by King Steven in 1132, its beautiful sea and coastline where visitors thrill to the exciting sight of tall ships competing in the Tall Ship's Festival, and the magical views of Lakeland's distant towering peaks.
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Ulverston, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction NE)
Old town and port with cobbled streets and a pretty market square. It is surrounded by the Furness fells, Coniston Water, Lake...
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Borwick, in the county of Cumbria (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction NW)
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Millom, in the county of Cumbria (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction NW)
The town of Millom developed close to the banks of the estuary of the River Duddon. It nestles in the shadow of the Black Combe,...
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Grizebeck, in the county of Cumbria (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction N)
This is a place that is all "Morning Glory" as the sun rises over the vast sweep of the moors, nature seems at peace with herself showing an intringent range of moorland colour and newly awaken wildlife creatures, out in search of food.
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Silecroft, in the county of Cumbria (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NW)
This little village is set along the glorious Whicham Beck against a back-drop of dramatic scenery encompassing fells and the Black Combe.
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Broughton-in-Furness, in the county of Cumbria (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction N)
This attractive little place can boast of once being an important market town with a history stretching back to around the 15th and 16th centuries.
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Cartmel, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (9.7 miles, 15.5 km, direction E)
Cartmel's village square is surrounded by old shops, pubs and a 14th century gatehouse owned by the National Trust.
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Allithwaite, in the county of Cumbria (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction E)
Allithwaite is a small village situated a couple of miles inland from the favoured resort of Grange-over-Sands. It is also within easy reach of Cartmel with its racecourse and old priory.
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Broughton Mills, in the county of Cumbria (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction N)
It offers a panorama of superb views in all directions, and is certainly one of the most magnificent walking areas close to the western fringe of the Lake District National Park.
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Grange-over-Sands, in the county of Cumbria (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction E)
The town is backed by beautiful woodland and overlooks the vast expanse of Morecombe Bay.
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Torver, in the county of Cumbria (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction N)
The lovely village of Torver is found in rich countryside beside Coniston Water in England's Lake District National Park.
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Hall Dunnerdale, in the county of Cumbria (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction N)
Scenery does not come much finer than the scenic beauty surrounding the Valley of the River Duddon where you will find the delightful hamlet of Hall Dunnerdale.
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Morecambe, in the county of Lancashire (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction SE)
Morecambe has always been one of the most popular and successful seaside resorts in England. It has one of the most spectacular...
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All towns in CumbriaComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Dalton Station | (0.2 miles, 0.4 km) |
| Askam Station | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NW) |
| M6 Junction 35A | (17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction E) |
| M6 Junction 35 | (17.5 miles, 28.1 km, direction E) |
| Blackpool Airport | (27.0 miles, 43.5 km, direction S) |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | (58.5 miles, 94.2 km, direction S) |
| Dalton-in-Furness to London | (223.2 miles, 359.2 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Dalton-in-Furness
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Dalton-in-Furness center |
| Abbey House Hotel | (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction SW) |
| Ambrose Hotel | (3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction SW) |
| Brow Head Hotel | (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction SW) |
| Roa Island Guest House | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction S) |
| Bankfield House Hotel | (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction NW) |
| Brockwood Hall | (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction NW) |
| Farmers Arms | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction NE) |
| Aynsome Manor Hotel | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction E) |
| Whitewater Hotel | (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NE) |
| Graythwaite Manor Hotel | (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction E) |
| All hotels in Dalton-in-Furness |
