Welcome to
Dalton-in-Furness

A refined, adults-only stay on Skelgate with twenty-two individually styled rooms, deep baths and a quiet garden terrace.

A characterful 18th-century coaching inn with cosy en-suite rooms above a well-loved local pub.

Traditional town-centre pub with comfortable rooms, a stone’s throw from Dalton Castle.

A welcoming country pub and B&B on the edge of town, hearty breakfasts and dog-friendly rooms.

A friendly, family-run guest house with five bright bedrooms in the heart of the old town.

A spacious self-catering townhouse sleeping six, ideal for families exploring Furness and the Lakes.

A friendly community café on Tudor Square serving cooked breakfasts, light lunches, homemade cakes and proper coffee, with a warm welcome and regular community events.

Fragrant, freshly cooked Thai classics from green curry to pad thai, a firm local favourite.

Relaxed Mediterranean dining with mezze, grilled fish and an easy-going candle-lit room.

Indulgent hot chocolates, waffles and proper coffee, the town’s sweetest little café.

Hand-raised pies, sausage rolls and pasties baked fresh daily, sell-outs by lunchtime.

A much-loved Italian coffee bar and café serving brunch, cakes, proper coffee and ice cream. The Brizzolari family first opened in Dalton back in 1908.

Aromatic curries and tandoori dishes cooked to order, with a loyal Furness following.

Crisp, golden fish and chips fried to order, a proper coastal Cumbrian chippy.

Wok-fresh Cantonese favourites and banquet menus for the whole family.

Homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza and Italian wines in a warm trattoria setting.

Artisan loaves, pastries and breakfast baps from a much-loved family bakehouse.

Independent bookshop and games haven: new reads, secondhand finds and a friendly weekly writing workshop.

Seasonal bouquets, weddings and same-day deliveries from a friendly local florist.

Everything for home and garden, plants, tools, gifts and seasonal décor.

Hand-poured candles and thoughtful gifts, made and sold right here in Dalton.

Independent opticians on Market Street, caring for the eyes of Furness for over 30 years. Eye tests, OCT scanning, designer frames and friendly expert advice.

Family footwear for every occasion, from school shoes to walking boots.

Prescriptions, health advice and everyday essentials from your local pharmacy team.

Classic cuts, fades and hot-towel shaves, walk-ins welcome.

A hand car wash and valeting service on Abbey Road near the green, on the site of the former Furness Park dealership. Hand washes and full valets with a friendly local welcome.

A handy town-centre convenience store for everyday groceries, newspapers, snacks and off-licence essentials.

A neighbourhood Premier store and newsagent stocking groceries, newspapers, snacks and everyday essentials.

An off-licence and drinks shop with a wide range of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks at value prices.

Dalton’s own specialist letting agent, looking after landlords and tenants across Dalton, Barrow, Ulverston and Askam. ARLA Propertymark accredited, offering free property appraisals, full property management and an online tenant application system with verification checks. Voted Business of the Year by Morecambe Bay Health Authority.

A bustling, traditional town-centre local for cask ales, a friendly pint and the famous Thursday quiz night with its meat raffle. A proper community pub.

A friendly, traditional pub right on Market Street, a warm welcome, a good pint and a proper local atmosphere in the heart of town.

A welcoming community free house on Ulverston Road, a CAMRA award winner and Good Beer Guide regular for its well-kept real ale. Regular karaoke, Sunday music and bingo, with pool and darts teams.

A traditional Dalton pub with a loyal following, a cosy spot for a quiet pint.

A friendly, family-run neighbourhood local with a warm welcome and a strong following among Dalton regulars.

A welcoming traditional pub in the centre of Dalton, an easy place to settle in for a pint.

A lively locals bar just off Tudor Square with pool and games, a proper drinkers pub.

A striking 14th-century pele tower in the heart of town, once the courthouse and gaol of Furness Abbey.

The romantic red-sandstone ruins of a once-mighty Cistercian abbey, founded in 1123.

Community pool, gym and fitness classes for all ages.

Guided off-road 4x4 experiences across rugged Furness terrain, thrills for all abilities.

A grand Victorian parish church with a soaring spire that crowns the town skyline.

Wild coastal dunes, rare natterjack toads and sweeping views to the Lakeland fells.

A calm, inclusive sensory play space designed for children of all abilities.

Castle to Abbey Trail

An easy heritage stroll linking Dalton Castle with the ruins of Furness Abbey, mostly on level paths and quiet lanes.

Sandscale Haws Dune Loop

A breezy coastal circuit through shifting dunes and salt marsh with big skies and Lakeland views.

Furness Fells Viewpoint

A rewarding climb onto the Furness fells for a panorama across Morecambe Bay to the Coniston range.

The Cistercian Way

A waymarked long-distance pilgrim route that traces the footsteps of the Cistercian monks across the Furness peninsula, running from Grange-over-Sands to Piel Island and passing right through Dalton and the romantic ruins of Furness Abbey. Walk it over a weekend or break it into easy stages using the Furness Line stations.