Dalston and Burgh
Ward in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.863, -3.015 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 34 52 |
| Dialling code: | 01228 (Carlisle) |
The Dalston and Burgh ward sits in rural Cumberland, just to the west of Carlisle. It comprises rolling farmland, stone-built villages and the low-lying coastal plain with wide views over the Solway Firth towards southern Scotland and, on clear days, the fells of the Lake District. The area's position along the Roman frontier means fragments of Hadrian's Wall and other Roman archaeology are never far away.
Local life is shaped by agriculture, small businesses and a commuter relationship with Carlisle, while visitors are drawn by walking country and local history. Villages such as Dalston have historic houses and community facilities, and nearby Burgh is remembered in medieval history as the place where King Edward I died in 1307. Village halls, pubs and seasonal events keep a lively social scene in an otherwise agricultural landscape.
Postcode districts covering Dalston and Burgh
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Orton Parish 1 mile
- Dalston Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Cummersdale Parish 1.8 miles
- Thursby Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Yewdale Ward 2.2 miles
- Morton Ward 2.5 miles
- Belle Vue Ward 2.7 miles
- Denton Holme Ward 3 miles
- Beaumont Parish 3.3 miles
- Castle Ward 3.6 miles
- Upperby Ward 3.6 miles
- Currock Ward 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Dalston and Burgh
CA5 6DX, CA5 7LE, CA5 7NP, CA5 7PH, CA5 6AQ, CA5 7NU, CA6 4FB, CA5 6DR, CA5 7LN … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 53.9 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 67.9 miles
- Dalston Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Carlisle Railway Station 3.7 miles
Hotels in Dalston and Burgh Ad
- Travelodge Carlisle Central 3
- Dalston Hall Hotel 4
- ibis Carlisle City Centre 2
- Crown & Mitre Hotel 3
- Cumbria Park Hotel 3
- Carlisle 3
- Cornerways Guest House 2
- Brooklyn House 3
- Carlisle Central North 3
- Premier Inn Carlisle Central North 3
Schools in Dalston and Burgh
- Burgh by Sands School Primary
- Caldew School Secondary
- Cummersdale School Primary
- Great Orton Primary School Primary
- Lime House School Independent - all ages
- Raughton Head C of E School & Nursery Primary
- St Michael's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 3.2 miles
- Brunton Park Stadium 4.6 miles
- Inglewood Forest Forest 6.8 miles
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 10.7 miles
- Galabank Stadium 13.3 miles
- Mount Annan Estate 13.8 miles
- Kinmount House Estate 16.3 miles
- Birrens Archaeological site 16.5 miles
- Hoddam Castle Estate 16.8 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 17 miles
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 18.7 miles
- Brocavum Archaeological site 18.8 miles