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 miles2.8 km
- Cummersdale Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Thursby Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Orton Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Morton Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Yewdale Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Denton Holme Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Upperby Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- St. Cuthbert Without Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Belle Vue Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Currock Ward 3.7 miles6 km
- Castle Ward 3.9 miles6.3 km
Example postcodes in Dalston
CA5 7NU, CA5 7LP, CA5 7PZ, CA5 7QY, CA5 7LZ, CA5 7NP, CA5 7LQ, CA5 7JB, CA5 7PY … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 53.1 miles85.4 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 66.3 miles106.8 km
- Dalston Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Carlisle Railway Station 3.9 miles6.2 km
Hotels near Dalston Ad
- Dalston Hall 4 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Cumbria Park Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Crown & Mitre Hotel 3 4 miles6.5 km
- Brooklyn House 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Ibis Carlisle City Centre 2 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Carlisle Station Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Bw 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Fleece at Ruleholme 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Crown Hotel Wetheral 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The County Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.4 km
- Ox Hotel Carlisle 3 3.9 miles6.2 km
Schools in Dalston
- Caldew School Secondary
- St Michael's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Brunton Park Stadium 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 5 miles8.1 km
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 11.8 miles19 km
- Galabank Stadium 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Mount Annan Estate 15.5 miles25 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Brocavum Archaeological site 17 miles27.3 km
- Kinmount House Estate 18 miles29 km
- Birrens Archaeological site 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Hoddam Castle Estate 18.5 miles29.8 km