Dalemain Mansion and Historic Gardens, Cumbria
Details
Accessibility
Accessible disability toilet. Disability Parking
2026: "The majority of the interior of the mansion is accessible. Electric mobility scooters are not allowed inside but we have a wheelchair that visitors may borrow. There are chairs throughout the tour should they be needed. A small part of the tour is up a spiral staircase, visitors may not wish to take this route.
The main parts of the garden are accessible and an electric mobility scooter may be hired. This must be booked in advance. A part of the garden is down a staircase to the Low Garden beside the river.
There is a disabled toilet in both the gentleman and lady’s loos.
Those who are disabled or less able to walk are encouraged to drive through to the courtyard instead of parking in the car park so as to be close to the entrance. There is disabled parking. "
Brief description
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalemain
"Mansion open to the public with award winning garden, tearoom and shop. Visitors can discover and enjoy four centuries of House Architecture, five acres of celebrated gardens, historic parkland and home-made food served in the Medieval Hall Tearoom."
2026: "Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination of history, architecture and family which is both a Cumbrian and a national story. Dalemain is part of the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site. It sits with glorious views to the High Fells amid open parkland, encapsulating the best of the Lake District, and should be the fist stop as you explore Cumbria.
As well as the historic mansion with its impressive mixture of medieval to Georgian architecture, the RHS Partner Garden is award winning with a rich collection of plants including the blue poppies Mecanopsis grandis Dalemain and over 200 old fashioned roses. The architecture of the buildings and trees provide a beautiful complexity to the garden with views out and through. You will also find magic with a topiary box dragon, earth giant or the animal garden with plants such as hedgehog holly.
Dalemain is also famous for the Dalemain World Marmalade Awards and Festival: a worldwide annual competition and festival. Thousands of entries arrive each year and here you will find the best marmalade in the world.
You will find the shop and tearoom for delicious selection of hot and cold home-made food, freshly baked scones, ginger cake and refreshing drinks. Dogs are welcome here. You can buy a range of souvenirs, marmalade and plants grown in the garden."
Address
Dalemain Mansion, Dalemain,
Penrith, Cumbria
CA11 0HB
Phone
01768 486450
Website
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalemain
Directions
"Taxi/car advised.
Car – Large car park with space for coach parking. Disabled parking near entrance."
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
2026: "Opening times Mansion open April until October / tearoom, garden and shop open February until November – see website www.dalemain.com "
Transport
"Train – Penrith North Lakes train station (taxi from here to Dalemain)
Airport – Newcastle, Manchester, Edinburgh, London (then train)
Walking – Dalemain Loop footpath on flat private road (no bicycles are allowed here so increased safety for less able visitors)
Bus – one route stops at the end of the drive but limited service "
Amenities
Baby Changing Facilities
Toilets
Shop: https://www.dalemain.com/shop/
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
1,306 metres*
1.42 miles*
The Rheged Centre, near Penrith, Cumbria
1.51 miles*
Rheged Centre Petrol Station, Redhills, Cumbria
1.51 miles*
1.54 miles*
1.67 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.