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Dalston

Lying on the banks of the River Caldew (which provides a pleasant 2-mile circular walk from the village), Dalston became a thriving centre of the cotton industry in the late 18th century, thanks to George Hodgson of Manchester, who used the river as a source of power for the flax mill and four cotton mills that were established here. The local economy was sustained still further by the creation of a forge and two corn mills.

At the eastern end of the village square stands St Michael’s Church, believed to date back to Norman times, which can be approached via a memorial lychgate. One of the few red-brick buildings to be found in the village is the Victorian Chapel, which stands somewhat hidden between several Georgian houses along the village green.

Dalston holds a delightful annual village festival in August which, among the many activities and events going on, hosts a rather unusual scarecrow competition – which proves very popular and gets a little competitive!