Dalston
Built-up area in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.844, -2.986 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 36 50 |
| Population: | 1,285 |
| Dialling code: | 016974 (Raughton Head) |
Dalston, in historic Cumberland in north‑west England, is a compact village a few miles south‑west of Carlisle, sitting on the edge of the Solway Plain with the River Caldew and rolling low fells close by. Its location gives easy access to the northern fringes of the Lake District while remaining firmly rural in character, with surrounding farmland and quiet lanes.
The village has medieval roots and retains a strong local identity: its most notable building is Dalston Hall, a former fortified manor now used as a country house hotel and events venue, and the settlement still shows traditional stone architecture. Economically it is a mix of agriculture and local services, with many residents commuting into nearby Carlisle, and socially it supports typical village amenities, clubs and community events that keep a lively social fabric.
Postcode districts covering Dalston
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Dalston and Burgh Ward 1.8 miles
- Cummersdale Parish 2.2 miles
- Thursby Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Orton Parish 2.8 miles
- Morton Ward 2.8 miles
- Yewdale Ward 2.9 miles
- Denton Holme Ward 3.2 miles
- Upperby Ward 3.2 miles
- St. Cuthbert Without Parish 3.4 miles
- Belle Vue Ward 3.5 miles
- Currock Ward 3.7 miles
- Castle Ward 3.9 miles
Example postcodes in Dalston
CA5 7LR, CA5 7ND, CA5 7RB, CA5 7PJ, CA5 7NP, CA5 7LY, CA5 7NX, CA5 7NJ, CA5 7NE … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 53.1 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 66.3 miles
- Dalston Railway Station 0.2 miles
- Carlisle Railway Station 3.9 miles
Hotels near Dalston Ad
- Dalston Hall 4 0.9 miles
- Cumbria Park Hotel 3 4.7 miles
- Crown & Mitre Hotel 3 4 miles
- Ibis Carlisle City Centre 2 3.9 miles
- Crown Hotel Wetheral 4 6.7 miles
- Carlisle Station Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Bw 3 3.9 miles
- The Fleece at Ruleholme 9.7 miles
- The County Hotel 3 3.9 miles
- Ox Hotel Carlisle 3 3.9 miles
- Pinegrove Hotel 3.9 miles
Schools in Dalston
- Caldew School Secondary
- St Michael's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 2.4 miles
- Brunton Park Stadium 4.6 miles
- Inglewood Forest Forest 5 miles
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 11.8 miles
- Galabank Stadium 15.1 miles
- Mount Annan Estate 15.5 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 15.9 miles
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 16.9 miles
- Brocavum Archaeological site 17 miles
- Kinmount House Estate 18 miles
- Birrens Archaeological site 18.3 miles
- Hoddam Castle Estate 18.5 miles