Towns & cities · East Midlands
Dalton
Dalton — village and civil parish in South Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rotherham Central · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dalton in the East Midlands, the nearest railway station is Rotherham Central, which is 3.2 km away. Entry to the town is free, and it is accessible for visitors. The postcode for navigation is S65 3EJ.
About
Dalton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 9,038 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in South Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.4430°, -1.3170°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dalton is a civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England. Dalton is situated 162 miles (260.7 km) north from London and is 2 miles (3.2 km) north-east from the centre of Rotherham town centre. The population of the parish as taken at the 2011 Census was 10,292. The parish includes the communities of Brecks, Dalton Brook, Dalton Foljambe, Dalton Magna, Dalton Parva, Flanderwell, Sunnyside and Woodlaithes.
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Background
History
The civil parish name of “Dalton” means valley farmstead and takes its name from the valley of the Dalton Brook located nearby. There are two entries for Dalton in the Domesday Book reflecting the two settlements with in the parish. The two main settlements in Dalton were the hamlets of Dalton Magna and Dalton Parva. A third settlement, Dalton Brook, grew up along the Rotherham - Doncaster Road due to the need of extra houses for the ever-expanding population. The Church, known as the Holy Trinity Church, located in Dalton Parva was erected in 1848 and completed in 1849 by G. S. Foljambe. At first the Holy Trinity Church was only permitted to complete the Baptism procedure. However, in 1850…
Description
Within 20 mi of Dalton are national trust sites, reserves and museums. Nearby villages of interest include Thrybergh, Sunnyside and Listerdale, all situated under 1 mi away. Thrybergh Country Park, about 1.5 mi to the north-east, opened in 1983, and includes the nature reserve of Thrybergh Reservoir, constructed in 1880 to provide water for the area around Doncaster. It was a Green Flag award winner for the Yorkshire and Humberside area in 2006.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4430, -1.3170
- District
- Rotherham
- Parish
- Dalton
- Postcode
- S65 3EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rotherham
- Population
- 9,038
- Nearest railway station
- Rotherham Central — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1843258 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dalton, South Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Dalton Lane, Dalton - geograph.org.uk - 172241.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Thrybergh
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Masjid Al-Salam
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Markazul Uloom Al Islamiyya
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Toon Town Express
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Roller Coaster
Natural landmarks · 2.1 km
Dalton is a town located in the East Midlands with a population of 9,038. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 9,038
- Constituency
- Rotherham
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Dalton
43 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Dalton →
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
All Saints Church, Rotherham
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📷 3Chapels · East Midlands
Chapel of Our Lady
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📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Clifton House
Clifton House — house in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, UK.
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📷 3Stadiums · East Midlands
Herringthorpe Stadium
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📷 3Chapels · East Midlands
Masbrough Independent Chapel
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📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Rotherham Bridge
Rotherham Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5📷 3Trampoline parks · East Midlands
Jump Inc
Jump Inc — a trampoline park in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Miniature railways · East Midlands
Rosehill Victoria Park Railway
Rosehill Victoria Park Railway — a miniature railway in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Miniature railways · East Midlands
Toon Town Express
Toon Town Express — a miniature railway in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Roller Coaster
Roller Coaster — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East Midlands
York And Lancaster Regimental Museum
York And Lancaster Regimental Museum — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East Midlands
Clifton Park Museum
Clifton Park Museum — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East Midlands
South Yorkshire Transport Museum
South Yorkshire Transport Museum — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East Midlands
South Yorkshire Transport Trust
South Yorkshire Transport Trust — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Aldwarke Bridge
Aldwarke Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Rotherham War Memorial
Rotherham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
The Aldwarke Acorn
The Aldwarke Acorn — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Rosehill Park Leaf Sculpture
Rosehill Park Leaf Sculpture — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Life In Our Woodlands
Life In Our Woodlands — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Compass Pebble Mosaic
Compass Pebble Mosaic — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Access Training Plaque
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Nearby
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Aldwarke Bridge
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Life In Our Woodlands
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📷 5Museums · East Midlands
Aldwarke
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📷 5📷 3Museums · East Midlands
South Yorkshire Transport Museum
South Yorkshire Transport Museum — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East Midlands
South Yorkshire Transport Trust
South Yorkshire Transport Trust — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Dalton
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
Hellaby Hall Hotel
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📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
Staindrop Lodge Hotel
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📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
Best Western Sheffield City
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📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
Hampton by Hilton
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Birley Caravan Storage
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📷 5Hostels · East Midlands
Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Ball Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Old Queen's Head
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
1 and 3, Market Place
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📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kelham Island Tavern
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📷 7Cafés · East Midlands
Builder's Brew
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dalton?
- Dalton is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S65 3EJ), in the parish of Dalton.
- What is Dalton?
- Dalton — village and civil parish in South Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Dalton?
- The nearest railway station is Rotherham Central, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode S65 3EJ.
- Is Dalton free to visit?
- Yes, Dalton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dalton?
- The nearest railway station is Rotherham Central, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S65 3EJ.