"My Home Town" Dalton in Furness by nickandchris

Dalton in Furness Travel Guide: 47 reviews and 140 photos

Summer flowers, Dalton - Dalton in Furness

Behind the Times

If you want to step back in time at least ten years then you'll love Dalton and it's people. It's the sort of place where everybody say's "hello" when out shopping so it can be a time consuming activity!!

Has Anyone Heard Of Dalton?

Dalton in December

Dalton-in-Furness has been our home town for twenty-seven years and we love it!!! It is located in south west Cumbria on the fringe of the Lake District and is found on the O.S. Landranger map 96 grid ref. 230/735.

Dalton 's population is c. 11,000 and the town has the usual shops and it's own leisure centre and swimming pool. If you require the cinema, bowling, drive-thru takeaways and much more then Barrow-in-Furness] is just four miles away (pop. c. 65,ooo).
The beauty of living in Dalton is obvious with all the attractions of the Lake District just up the road and a wild and desolate coastline in the opposite direction.
Living in western Cumbria gives us the benefit of easy access to the lesser known {and therefore quieter] parts of the Lake District

.Dalton's main industry was iron ore mining, dating back to the 13th century and lasting until the early 20th century.Inlater years most of Dalton's population worked at the Vickers Shipyard in Barrow, but now there is a great deal of unemployment as the shipbuilding industry declines.

The nearest tourist information offices are at Barrow in Furness and Ulverston.

Cumbria's top tourist attraction, SOUTH LAKES WILD ANIMAL PARK is situated on the outskirts of Dalton and is a great day out. It is probably Britain's best conservation zoo park.

So if any of you are in the area give us a go. We have also got a castle and an abbey!!
Another of Dalton's claims to fame is the artist George Romney who was born here and is buried in St. Mary's churchyard.
For further information on Dalton-in-Furness contact www.daltononline.co.uk

Off the Beaten Track

St. Mary's Church

We are situated at the end of the longest cul-de-sac in England, near Barrow-in-Furness, once famous for it's submarine and shipbuilding. Now, Barrow is probably better known for the "Lady in the Lake" murder.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Friendly folk. Proximity to sea, lakes and mountains.
Cons:Unemployment. The A590.
In a nutshell:Come and try us!!!!!!!

Intro Updated Aug 3, 2010
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Reviews (45)

Excellent Food Restaurants (10)

I have chosen Italian as the theme for Hartley's as pasta and pizza feature quite heavily on the menu. There are also... more travel advice

Attractive restaurant at Crooklands Garden Centre. - Dalton in Furness

Proving a Popular Venue. Restaurants (10)

My sister and I decided to have lunch out, one day. We chose the cafe at Crooklands Garden Centre. This is a large, airy... more travel advice

Birkrigg Stone Circle - Dalton in Furness

Birkrigg Common and Stone Circle Off The Beaten Path (10)

Probably not so "off the beaten track" for those of us who live in this area, but for visitors, it can easily be missed... more travel advice

What a clever bloke.... - Dalton in Furness

Various Fayres Local Customs (3)

Every year, in May, Dalton holds a fayre of some sorts, be it Medieval, Viking or what. Someone comes up with the ideas... more travel advice

Warnings Or Dangers (2)
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Comments (51)

kokoryko Sep 27, 2010 at 2:09 PM Report Abuse

My daughter will teach French in Whitehaven the coming school year, so I certainly will visit Cumbria next year! Dalton in Furness will be on my list and I enjoyed a lot the virtual tour before the real one; nice page Christine!
septem Jan 16, 2010 at 8:40 AM Report Abuse

Great pages of your home city. Greetings from Paris. Juliana
budapest8 Nov 29, 2009 at 1:12 PM Report Abuse

Very good home town tips and pictures. I remember growing up in Ryde on the Isle of Wight, same sort of place where shopping took hours as meeting & chatting to all the people in and in-between the shops took hours.
Pawtuxet Feb 19, 2009 at 9:28 AM Report Abuse

A bit of the sea... a good parade... and a few ruins scattered round...sounds like a lovely place to be.
southlakeslocal Dec 17, 2008 at 12:20 PM Report Abuse

They have a 5 star food hygiene certificate, but their 1 star customer care leaves an awful lot to be desired! Head for Great Urswick just a few minutes away to the General Burgoyne pub and restaurant, ten out of ten in all departments.
Regina1965 Oct 21, 2008 at 3:44 AM Report Abuse

Lovely beaches :D And wouldn't mind visiting the Zoo as well. Regína
csordila Sep 24, 2008 at 11:10 PM Report Abuse

Nice page! Best. L.
vtveen Sep 12, 2008 at 12:34 PM Report Abuse

Nice to read the tips about your hometown, which we visit next week. What is in your opinion the pub with the 'best' food ??
Gillybob Jul 10, 2008 at 4:20 AM Report Abuse

Halifax is evening of 5 September to lunchtime of 7 September but the main even is all day 6 September.
angiebabe Apr 12, 2008 at 2:19 PM Report Abuse

Interesting reading your tips of and around your hometown thanks!