DALEMAIN

New for 2010: Come and see the new developments in the garden - our wild flower spiral and the sleeping gaintess earth sculpture

Dalemain is a fine mixture of medieval, Tudor and early Georgian architecture. The imposing Georgian façade strikes the visitor immediately but in the cobbled courtyard the atmosphere of the north country Tudor manor is secure. The present owner's family have lived at Dalemain since 1679 and have collected china, furniture and family portraits. Visitors can see the grand Drawing Rooms with 18thC panelling, also the Nursery and Housekeeper's Room. The Norman pele tower contains the regimental collection of the Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry. The house is full of the paraphernalia of a well-established family house which is still very much lived in by the family.

The 16th Century Great Barn holds a collection of agricultural bygones and a Fell Pony Museum. Do not miss Mrs Mouse's house on the back stairs or the Nursery with toys from all ages.

Then enjoy the delightful and fascinating 5-acre Plantsman's garden set against the picturesque splendour of the Lakeland Fells and parkland. Walk around the richly planted herbaceous boarders, the rose walk with nearly 200 old-fashioned roses. The garden also features a magnificent Abies Cephalonica, a Tudor Knot Garden and a wild garden with a profusion of flowering shrubs and wild flowers. In the early summer, enjoy the breathtaking display of blue Himalayan poppies. Take in the views on the glorious woodland walk high above Dacre Beck.

The licensed Medieval hall tearoom is open throughout the day serving teas and coffees, light lunches and snacks.

Something of interest for all the family.

Opening details 2010

Summer:

Sunday 28th March - Thursday 28th October
Open Sunday to Thursday

Gardens, Tearoom & Gift Shop
10:30 am to 5:00 pm (4:00 pm in October)

House Opens 11:15 am for guided tour
House Opens for free flow 11:30 am
Closes 4:00 pm (3:00 pm October)

Winter:

Sunday 31st October - Thursday 16th December
Open Sunday to Thursday
Tearoom & Gardens Only
11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Closed 18th December until early February

Prices 2010

House & Gardens - Adult £9.00
Gardens Only - Adult £6.00
Entrance for accompanied children (up to 4 in one group) FREE