Museums · North West England
Dalton-in-Furness
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Dalton-in-Furness is a town in the Westmorland and Furness district, in Cumbria, England, 4 miles (6 km) north east of Barrow-in-Furness. Along with the rest of the Furness peninsula, it was historica
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Dalton · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Dalton-in-Furness is a town in the Westmorland and Furness district, in Cumbria, England, 4 miles (6 km) north east of Barrow-in-Furness. Along with the rest of the Furness peninsula, it was historically part of Lancashire. It is in the parish of Dalton Town with Newton, alongside the nearby hamlet of Newton-in-Furness. In 2011 it had a population of 7,827.
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Official information
Dalton-in-Furness features a historic pinfold known as Snowball Fold, which was the site of an art installation by Andy Goldsworthy in 1999. Visitors can see traces of wool left by a large snowball that melted over time, and the fold is located near the Chequers Inn on a small piece of land called Goosegreen.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Duddon Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
- Ramsar wetland: Duddon Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Dalton-in-Furness is a town in the Westmorland and Furness district, in Cumbria, England, 4 miles (6 km) north east of Barrow-in-Furness. Along with the rest of the Furness peninsula, it was historically part of Lancashire. It is in the parish of Dalton Town with Newton, alongside the nearby hamlet of Newton-in-Furness. In 2011 it had a population of 7,827.
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Background
History
]] The name Dalton derives from the Old English dǣltūn meaning 'settlement in a valley'. Dalton is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, written as "Daltune", as one of the townships forming the Manor of Hougun held by Tostig Godwinson, Earl of Northumbria. Historically, it was the capital of Furness. The ancient parish of Dalton covered the area which was occupied by the borough of Barrow-in-Furness from 1974 to 2023. Historically a part of Lancashire, the town is associated with a number of famous artists, including George Romney. Dalton Town Hall was completed in 1884. In 1961 the parish had a population of 10,316. The parish was abolished on 1 April 1974, when it became part of the…
Description
In addition to being a quarter hour's journey from the boundary of the Lake District National Park, Dalton has a number of tourist attractions within its own borders, including:
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- Coordinates
- 54.1544, -3.1814
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Dalton Town with Newton
- Postcode
- LA15 8UE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Dalton — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.sheepfoldscumbria.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Dalton-in-Furness (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Dalton in Furness War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Snowball Fold
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Dalton Castle
Castles · 0.4 km
Chappells Tavern
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
St Mary's Church, Dalton-in-Furness
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Dalton in Furness
Villages · 0.4 km
Hagg Hills
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
South Lakes Safari Zoo
Zoos & aquariums · 1.6 km
Bee and arrow
Public art & sculpture · 1.9 km
Abbey House
Hotels · 2.1 km
Bridge Over Mill Beck And Attached Gateway At Abbey Vale
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Furness Abbey Hotel
Abbeys & priories · 2.2 km
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Dalton in Furness War Memorial
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Snowball Fold
Snowball Fold — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Dalton Castle
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St Mary's Church, Dalton-in-Furness
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dalton-in-Furness?
- Dalton-in-Furness is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA15 8UE), in the parish of Dalton Town with Newton.
- What is Dalton-in-Furness?
- Dalton-in-Furness is a town in the Westmorland and Furness district, in Cumbria, England, 4 miles (6 km) north east of Barrow-in-Furness. Along with the rest of the Furness peninsula, it was historica
- How do I get to Dalton-in-Furness?
- The nearest railway station is Dalton, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA15 8UE.
- Is Dalton-in-Furness a protected site?
- Yes — Dalton-in-Furness is part of the Duddon Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Dalton-in-Furness?
- The nearest railway station is Dalton, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA15 8UE.