Dalemain
Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HB
A historic Lake District house with a plantsman's garden, rose walk, low garden and informal woodland planting.
Visit information checked 17 August 2026
Garden UK guide
Why visit Dalemain?
Dalemain's garden sits between the historic house and the wider Cumbrian landscape. Formal areas close to the house give way to the Low Garden and less structured planting, while the Strickland rose walk adds a strong summer focus. The collection is maintained as a plantsman's garden, so individual specimens matter as much as the overall route. The house, tearoom and the estate's link with the World Marmalade Awards give non-gardeners other reasons to join the visit.
What to see
- Walk the Strickland rose walk when the summer display is in flower.
- Compare formal planting near the house with the Low Garden and woodland areas.
- Look closely at individual specimens in the RHS-recognised plantsman's collection.
Plan your visit
- Best for
- Rose lovers, plantsman's collections, historic houses and visitors touring the northern Lake District near Ullswater.
- Before you go
- The mansion and garden can have different admission arrangements. Check the official booking page for seasonal hours and whether advance tickets are needed.
Source: Dalemain Mansion and Gardens
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Location
Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HB
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