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Magnificent Victorian brick church with stone spire prominent on the Barrow in Furness skyline.

The village of Balderton is mentioned in Domesday and there was possibly a church of Saxon origin although no trace of this has ever been found.

From a distance, All Saints could be a little red roofed medieval country church, but in fact the appearance of the present building is largely the result of a restoration of the original 13th century

The church is thought to date from the reign of Henry III.

The church has pride of place in this historic hilltop village, making a photogenic composition with the black and white houses around it.

Step through a 12th century doorway into an oasis of calm where worship, history, wood and stones have tales to tell.

Designed by Paley and Austin and constructed between 1882-1885, this imposing sandstone building occupies a spectacular elevated position behind Dalton Castle and Market Place.

The Miner's Church.

A small stone church, St Mary's stands alone on the main road into the village.

All Saints is an impressive sight. A maypole stands in Church Street and is a rare survival, the tradition of the maypole goes back to the 17th century and May Day continues to be celebrated by the village.