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Dalemain Mansion and Gardens

Garden, Park & Outdoor · Cumbria, England · Dacre, near Penrith, CA11 0HB

Dalemain Mansion and Gardens is a garden, park & outdoor in Cumbria, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £17.50 · Child £0 · Family £35
Checked on the official site: mansion and gardens adult £17.50, garden only £12.50; teenagers (12-16) £10.50; children under 12 free. No family ticket, so the family figure is 2 adults with under-12s. Near Penrith CA11 0HB.
Opening timesSunday-Friday 10.30am-4pm (final tour 2pm, last garden entry 3.30pm); closed Saturdays.
Best time to goWeekdays in spring and early autumn.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAll ages
Under-12s free.
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
ParkingFree car park; drop-off in the cobbled courtyard for those with walking difficulties.
FoodTearoom (same hours); dogs welcome in the tearoom and courtyard.
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsSee the gardens first, then the house.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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