A Community Space to Inspire a Love of Reading The Reading Garden is a special community space created by Dalton with Newton Town Council to encourage a love of reading, creativity and imagination for people of all ages. The space was previously known as the Sensory Garden. However, over time, a variety of plants were… Continue Reading
The Pinfold
The Pinfold The historic Pinfold at Goose Green is thought to have been erected in the late18th or early 19th century contructed from limestone rubble. Stray animals found within the bounds of the Town were brought here and only released to their owner on payment of a fine to ‘The Pinder’ who was employed by… Continue Reading
Goose Green
Community Garden at Goose Green Dalton with Newton Town Council is proud to unveil a brand-new community garden-a vibrant and peaceful haven designed with biodiversity at its heart. Nestled near to the centre of town in the historically significant area of Goose Green this thoughtfully designed green space invites residents of all ages to connect… Continue Reading
Dalton Castle Lights
After many years of looking at this project but not being able to obtain the necessary permissions the Town council have now completed the floodlighting of Dalton Castle. Dalton residents are quite rightly very proud of the Castle, after all very few towns can claim that they have a complete 13th century Pele tower or… Continue Reading
Rusland Drive Community Area
The Town Council have now put the finishing touches to the installation of a pocket park at Rusland Drive. The land was previously a play area for very young children but had aging equipment which had been assessed as having issues and needed replacing. After a consultation with residents the Town Council had the area… Continue Reading
About us
Dalton is the ancient and historic capital of Furness and has approximately 8,000 residents at the current time. Ideally located less than thirty miles from the Lake District and close to the Irish Sea coast and nature reserves, Dalton is home to one of the Counties largest tourist attractions, South Lakes Wild Animal Park.