Stories from the town
History, food, walks and the people behind our independent high street.
Green Space Coming to Dalton Town Centre with New Pocket Park Plans
Plans have been confirmed for a new pocket park in the heart of Dalton town centre, on the site of the former Brocklebanks store. Funding of £570,000 has been approved through the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, and residents were invited to share their ideas for the green space in August.
Dalton Community Centre's Be Well Day Brings Health Groups Together
Dalton Community Centre played host this summer to a Be Well day, a free event supported by the Town Council that brought local health and wellbeing organisations together to offer residents information, activities and a warm welcome all in one accessible afternoon.
Families and Community Groups Celebrate Together at Dalton's August Family Day
Dalton Community Centre was filled with colour and good cheer on Tuesday 11 August, when local families and community groups came together for a free community family day, with activities for all ages and a children's colouring competition run by the Town Council.
New Walking Trail Guide Invites Visitors to Explore Dalton
A new illustrated walking guide to Dalton-in-Furness has been launched by Westmorland and Furness Council and Dalton Town Council, offering visitors a scenic route through the town's historic landmarks, independent shops and favourite cafes.
Poetry and Community Spirit at Dalton's Reading Garden
Dalton's Reading Garden hosted a free community poetry day on 3 October, bringing local poets, readers and families together for an afternoon of open mic readings, competitions and refreshments in one of the town's favourite outdoor spaces.
Dalton Town Council Plans New Community Allotment Beside the Railway
Dalton with Newton Town Council has secured a licence from Network Rail to turn unused land beside the railway into a community allotment, and is now looking for volunteers to help bring the project to life.
George Romney: Dalton’s Master Painter
Born at Beckside in 1734, Dalton’s own George Romney went on to become one of Georgian London’s most celebrated portrait painters, and he came home to rest in the town.
Dalton: The Town That Iron Built
For centuries a quiet market town, Dalton and the wider Furness peninsula were transformed by the rich red haematite beneath their fields and the railway that came to carry it away.
Furness Abbey: Eight Centuries in Red Sandstone
Founded in 1123 and once among the wealthiest monasteries in England, the romantic red-sandstone ruins on Dalton’s doorstep have drawn pilgrims, poets and pioneering photographers alike.
The Cistercian Way: A Pilgrim Route Through the Heart of Dalton
A waymarked long-distance walk runs right through Dalton, tracing the footsteps of the Cistercian monks from Grange-over-Sands to Piel Island by way of Furness Abbey. Quieter now than it once was, it is one of the finest ways to see the peninsula on foot.
The Story Behind Dalton Castle
How a modest pele tower became the beating heart of medieval Furness, courthouse, gaol and symbol of the Abbey’s power.
5 Best Sunday Roasts in Dalton
Crispy potatoes, proper gravy and Yorkshires the size of your head, our entirely subjective ranking of the town’s finest roasts.
A Spring Walk to Furness Abbey
Bluebells, birdsong and red sandstone ruins, why the Castle to Abbey Trail is at its very best in May.
Meet the Maker: Country Candles
We sat down with the team behind Gifts by Country Candles to talk scent, sustainability and small-town making.
What’s New on Market Street 2026
New shopfronts, a refreshed market square and exciting plans for the autumn, here’s what’s changing in town this year.
Five Free Things to Do in Dalton-in-Furness
You do not need to spend a penny to have a brilliant day in Dalton. Here are five of our favourite free days out in and around the town.
The Story of St Mary’s Church
Its soaring spire crowns the Dalton skyline. A short look at the grand Victorian church at the heart of the old town.
A Perfect Weekend in Dalton-in-Furness
Two days, one historic market town, and the southern gateway to the Lake District. Here is how to make the most of a weekend in Dalton.