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Dalemain Mansion

Westmorland and Furness, England

Country house in Cumbria, England, UK

Opening Mansion, Garden & Tearoom open Sunday to Friday from 10:30am-4pm (final tour 14:00, last entry to the gardens 3:30pm); closed Saturdays

Price Mansion & Gardens: Adults £17.50, Teenagers (12-16) £10.50, Children under 12 FREE. Garden Only: Adults £12.50, Teenagers (12-16) £10.50, Children under 12 FREE. Historic Houses Members FREE (except special event days). RHS Members FREE garden access (Feb-Apr & Aug-Dec). Gardeners World 2 for 1 garden admission (Feb-Apr & Aug-Dec). RHS & Gardeners World members: £7.50 per person upgrade to include Mansion Tour. Friend of Dalemain: £37 per person / £56 joint for unlimited access.

Typical visit Not provided yet

Age fit Children are welcome, with Mrs Mouse's house inside, a sleeping earth giantess, topiary dragon and special children's garden in the grounds; discounted pricing for teenagers 12-16 and free entry for under 12s

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Dalemain is a historic mansion with a beautiful garden situated within a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Lake District, and is the home of The Dalemain World Marmalade Awards. It contains a nationally important collection of furniture, ceramics and art, including a 12th-century fortified dwelling housing the Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry Museum, plus an award-winning RHS Partner Garden with over 200 old-fashioned roses. The Mansion, Gardens and Tearoom offer guided tours, cream teas and experiences such as garden courses, foraging walks and balloon flights.

When to go

Opening calendar

Mansion, Garden & Tearoom open Sunday to Friday from 10:30am-4pm (final tour 14:00, last entry to the gardens 3:30pm); closed Saturdays

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Mansion & Gardens: Adults £17.50, Teenagers (12-16) £10.50, Children under 12 FREE. Garden Only: Adults £12.50, Teenagers (12-16) £10.50, Children under 12 FREE. Historic Houses Members FREE (except special event days). RHS Members FREE garden access (Feb-Apr & Aug-Dec). Gardeners World 2 for 1 garden admission (Feb-Apr & Aug-Dec). RHS & Gardeners World members: £7.50 per person upgrade to include Mansion Tour. Friend of Dalemain: £37 per person / £56 joint for unlimited access.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

TearoomShopFree car parkingDisabled toiletsMobility scooter (book in advance)Old Hall medieval dining venue

Accessibility: Car parking is free; visitors who find it harder to walk, including those who are disabled, may drive into the courtyard to park (cobbles uneven). Partial disabled access only, reflected in the entry fee. No access to the Mansion's first floor except via a steep stone spiral staircase. Chairs in each Mansion room for resting. Gardens accessible to wheeled vehicles except the Low Garden; gravel paths can be uneven. One mobility scooter available, bookable in advance. Disabled toilets available.
Parking: Free car parking; disabled visitors may drive into the courtyard to park
Dogs: Not provided yet

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