Dalton Castle

Historical centre of old Furness

Dalton Castle, although owned by the National Trust, is kept open by the Friends of Dalton Castle, a growing group of volunteers. It is open on Saturday afternoons between April and September plus ba...

Not open, but worth a walk past

When Furness Abbey was raided by the Scots, the monks came to this castle for safety. Although this castle is still standing, it is owned by National Trust and is not open to the public. Located just ...

Worth a visit for the history

The gentlemen who worked here were very kind as they let us in just before closing time. They were very knowledgeable and good with the children telling them about the dungeons etc. We did have a rush...

Not worth seeking out.

The castle in Dalton in Furness is little more than a tower house but, along with the nearby church, provides a small but pleasing old area in an otherwise largely uninspiring town. It was closed when...

Open only on certain days

OK and in the nicer top end of the main rd Market St. As it wasn't open to visitors can only comment from exterior