The name is a little misleading. Sure it’s in Dalton, but the title ‘Castle’ makes it sound a lot bigger than it actually is.
It’s actually a 14th century pele tower, built to provide a safe haven for the Furness Abbey monks when marauding Scottish mobs were in the area.
Owned by the National Trust it houses a small museum with a display dedicated to George Romney, a famous 18th century portrait painter born in Dalton.
Dalton Castle is situated on the Market Place in the centre of Dalton-in-Furness. For opening times visit the National Trust website. Admission is free.
Nearby Attractions
Tourist attractions and things to do near Dalton Castle include:
- South Lakes Wild Animal Park (1.0 miles) - Widely recognised as one of Europe's leading conservation zoos
Nearby Train Stations
Train stations near Dalton Castle include:
- Dalton Train Station (0.3 miles) -
Map
Map showing location of Dalton Castle.
Details
Dalton Castle
Address and postcode
Market Place
Dalton-in-Furness
Cumbria
United Kingdom
LA15 8AX
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