Attractions
Market Place, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8AX
Dalton Castle
Dalton Castle
The 14th-century tower known as Dalton Castle was formerly the manorial courthouse of Furness Abbey. Here the abbott exercised his right to hold manorial courts and administer justice within the lordship of Furness, as authorised by the abbey's foundation charter of 1127. The building would have contained not only the courtroom and one or two other rooms in which the business of the lordship was transacted, but also a gaol, guardrooms and stores.
After the dissolution of the abbey in 1537, the castle continued as a courthouse for over 300 years, owned at first by the Crown and then by the Dukes of Albermarle, the Dukes of Montagu, and finally the Dukes of Buccleuch.
Its interior has seen many alterations, the last and most radical being that of 1856 when three upper floors, accessible from a stone spiral staircase, were superseded by a single upper room and an additional stairway. Dalton Castle was given to the National Trust by the 8th Duke of Buccleuch in 1965.
Dalton Castle is supported by the Friends of Dalton Castle Society, a local supporter group of volunteers who help to fundraise to preserve the building and provide guided tours. The Friends help to open the Castle for visitors every Saturday 2-5pm from Easter to the end of September. To find out more about the Friends fundraising events and activities please search for 'Friends of Dalton Castle Society | Dalton in Furness' on Facebook.
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Dalton Castle | Lake District | National Trust ©
Furness Abbey, Manor Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 0PJ, UK
Furness Abbey
Furness Abbey
Founded almost 900 years ago, Furness Abbey was once the largest and wealthiest monastery in north-west England. A place of prayer, piety and pilgrimage, the abbey was also a major landowner, its abbot occupying an important place in the administration of the region.
Today, Furness has some of the finest monastic ruins in England. Its buildings are witnesses to the lives of the monks who worshipped and lived there between the 12th and early 16th centuries.
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Furness Abbey | English Heritage (english-heritage.org.uk) ©
The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness, UK
The Dock Museum
The Dock Museum
Come and visit our unique museum, suspended over a 19th century dry dock in an channel-side location. Indoors there are galleries exploring the history of the people and industries of the Barrow-in-Furness area, changing exhibitions, gift shop and café. And outside is a sea themed playground, picnic tables, sculpture, lifeboat and Walney Channel.
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https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/places-to-go/explore-windermere-and-ambleside
Widermere and Ambleside
Windermere and Ambleside - explore and visit
Windermere in the Lake District is England's largest lake at 10.5 miles long, that's just over 18 km. At its deepest point is 219 feet, that's 66.7 m.
Windermere is also the name of a small town, which lies just over a mile from the lake shore. It's separate from the town of Bowness-on-Windermere, which is one of the busiest place along the shoreline and the main jetties for cruise boats.
Ambleside is one of the most popular towns in the Lake District, sitting at the north end of Windermere lake its a great place to start some of the best know fell walks.
Windermere and the surrounding area is arguably the most famous and popular area in the whole of the Lake District. There are a range of activities, attractions, places of interest and things to do around the lake, and on it! (c)
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 8AL, UK
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
At Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway, travel back in time when you climb aboard our steam train. A distant memory of bygone years for some and a new experience for others, it’s a unique day out for all.
Established in 1973 The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway is a family run business in the heart of the Lake District.
Steam engines haul traditional 1950’s carriages through the countryside scenery of the Leven Valley, leisurely transporting passengers to Lakeside Station, where connections are available with Windermere Lake Cruises.
The quaint surroundings at Haverthwaite Station entice guests to stay a while. At the Victorian Station you will find… a Tea Room, Gift Shop, Engine Shed, Woodland Playground and Walk.
The station welcomes dogs and they can even ride the train for FREE! (c)
We are open! - The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway (lakesiderailway.co.uk)
