Guidebook for Dalton-in-Furness
Parks & Nature
Obviously, the go to place for the Lake District. About 25 minutes drive from the house. There is also a bus service which you can get from Market Square in Dalton to Windermere.
Lots of things to see and do.
Windermere
The PromenadeWith stunning views across Morecambe bay, this shingle island reserve is full of interest and a fantastic place for bird watching. South Walney Nature Reserve is home to the only grey seal colony in Cumbria.
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South Walney Nature Reserve
1 Coast Guard CottagesWith stunning views across Morecambe bay, this shingle island reserve is full of interest and a fantastic place for bird watching. South Walney Nature Reserve is home to the only grey seal colony in Cumbria.
Black Combe is a fell in the south-west corner of the Lake District National Park, just four miles from the Irish Sea. It lies near the west coast of Cumbria in the borough of Copeland and more specifically, in the ancient district of Millom.
The Black Combe Walking Festival takes place annually in June[6] and the Black Combe fell race takes place in early March
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Black Combe
Black Combe is a fell in the south-west corner of the Lake District National Park, just four miles from the Irish Sea. It lies near the west coast of Cumbria in the borough of Copeland and more specifically, in the ancient district of Millom.
The Black Combe Walking Festival takes place annually in June[6] and the Black Combe fell race takes place in early March
Food Scene
The Dragon
148 Market StGreat Chinese take-away restaurant
The Clarence
33 Ulverston RdLovely Sunday lunch.
Booking recommended.
Smart/smart casual dress.
Lovely restaurant in Stainton. Italian heavy restaurant.
Will need own transport or taxi to get to and from Stainton as it is out of the way.
The Stagger Inn Ltd
Long LaneLovely restaurant in Stainton. Italian heavy restaurant.
Will need own transport or taxi to get to and from Stainton as it is out of the way.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Red Lion
3 Finkle StGreat local pub, 2 minute walk from the house.
Another great local pub, just opposite the Red Lion pub, Two minutes walk from the house.
The White Horse
2A Market StreetAnother great local pub, just opposite the Red Lion pub, Two minutes walk from the house.
Great pub in the centre of Ulverston. Also offers great food but booking is advised. Nice out door space for those warmer nights.
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The Farmers Ulverston
2 Market StGreat pub in the centre of Ulverston. Also offers great food but booking is advised. Nice out door space for those warmer nights.
Arts & Culture
You will find a diverse range of events and activities at The Forum, as we again aim to bring exciting entertainment to Barrow-in-Furness. There should be something for everyone during the current season and we are very proud to welcome Internationally renowned performers alongside local dance and amateur groups.
The Forum
28 Duke StYou will find a diverse range of events and activities at The Forum, as we again aim to bring exciting entertainment to Barrow-in-Furness. There should be something for everyone during the current season and we are very proud to welcome Internationally renowned performers alongside local dance and amateur groups.
The Old Laundry Theatre is a 270 seat theatre-in-the-round situated in Bowness-on-Windermere, and a thriving cultural hub for residents and visitors to the Lake District. Over the past two decades, the Old Laundry has welcomed a host of famous names from Alan Carr and Jenny Eclair to Victoria Wood and Sue Perkins
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The Old Laundry Theatre
Crag BrowThe Old Laundry Theatre is a 270 seat theatre-in-the-round situated in Bowness-on-Windermere, and a thriving cultural hub for residents and visitors to the Lake District. Over the past two decades, the Old Laundry has welcomed a host of famous names from Alan Carr and Jenny Eclair to Victoria Wood and Sue Perkins
Entertainment & Activities
Vue Cinema Barrow in Furness
Hindpool RoadLocal 6 screen cinema.
Enjoy our epic Tree Top Adventure in the Lakes. Swinging through the canopy, wiping out at the bottom of zip wires and going on an adventure brings people together like nothing else we’ve ever seen. It really does. You’ll fly 200 metres across the top of the Grizedale Beck and marvel at the forest canopy 18 metres up a magnificent Douglas Fir.
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Go Ape Grizedale
Enjoy our epic Tree Top Adventure in the Lakes. Swinging through the canopy, wiping out at the bottom of zip wires and going on an adventure brings people together like nothing else we’ve ever seen. It really does. You’ll fly 200 metres across the top of the Grizedale Beck and marvel at the forest canopy 18 metres up a magnificent Douglas Fir.
A natural park with free roaming animals, where over 300,000 annual visitors wander amongst kangaroos, wallabies, emus; are amazed as free flying macaws soar overhead; walk in, and interact, with free roaming lemurs, squirrel monkeys, cotton topped tamarins; bravely venture in where condors and vultures fly free; watch Big cats including tigers, lions, jaguars hunt for their lunch; hand feed giraffes, penguins, lemurs every day .
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South Lakes Safari Zoo
Melton TerraceA natural park with free roaming animals, where over 300,000 annual visitors wander amongst kangaroos, wallabies, emus; are amazed as free flying macaws soar overhead; walk in, and interact, with free roaming lemurs, squirrel monkeys, cotton topped tamarins; bravely venture in where condors and vultures fly free; watch Big cats including tigers, lions, jaguars hunt for their lunch; hand feed giraffes, penguins, lemurs every day .
Great for kids who love trains!
Join us as we journey from Ravenglass, the only coastal village in the Lake District National Park, across the estuary, through the hills, past seven request stops with a 1:40 gradient at times, en route to our final destination some seven miles up the line to Dalegarth for Boot Station. The journey itself was one of Wainwright’s favourites, crossing seven miles of spectacular scenery to the foot of England’s highest mountains, the Scafell Range (3,209ft) at their peak.
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Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd
Main StreetGreat for kids who love trains!
Join us as we journey from Ravenglass, the only coastal village in the Lake District National Park, across the estuary, through the hills, past seven request stops with a 1:40 gradient at times, en route to our final destination some seven miles up the line to Dalegarth for Boot Station. The journey itself was one of Wainwright’s favourites, crossing seven miles of spectacular scenery to the foot of England’s highest mountains, the Scafell Range (3,209ft) at their peak.
Sightseeing
Historic Haunted Castle, Himalayan Gardens, Hawk & Owl Centre, MeadowVole Maze and Playgrounds, Cafe and Giftshops, Accommodation and Special Events... Fun Days Out in the Western Lake District for all the family!
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Muncaster Castle
Historic Haunted Castle, Himalayan Gardens, Hawk & Owl Centre, MeadowVole Maze and Playgrounds, Cafe and Giftshops, Accommodation and Special Events... Fun Days Out in the Western Lake District for all the family!
Essentials
Nearest shop to the house, just a 3 minute walk:
Opening Hours
Mon 07:00 - 22:00
Tue 07:00 - 22:00
Wed 07:00 - 22:00
Thu 07:00 - 22:00
Fri 07:00 - 22:00
Sat 07:00 - 22:00
Sun 10:00 - 16:00
Co-op Food - Dalton in Furness
Market StreetNearest shop to the house, just a 3 minute walk:
Opening Hours
Mon 07:00 - 22:00
Tue 07:00 - 22:00
Wed 07:00 - 22:00
Thu 07:00 - 22:00
Fri 07:00 - 22:00
Sat 07:00 - 22:00
Sun 10:00 - 16:00
Opening Hours:
Monday7am - Midnight
Tuesday6am - Midnight
Wednesday - 6am - Midnight
Thursday - 6am - Midnight
Friday - 6am - Midnight
Saturday - Closes at 10pm
Sunday -11am - 5pm
Asda Barrow Superstore
Walney RoadOpening Hours:
Monday7am - Midnight
Tuesday6am - Midnight
Wednesday - 6am - Midnight
Thursday - 6am - Midnight
Friday - 6am - Midnight
Saturday - Closes at 10pm
Sunday -11am - 5pm
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane