Dalemain Gardens
Penrith, Cumberland
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Location Guide |
Dalemain is near Ullswater, in fact just two
miles away, one of the popular lakes in the Lake District region of the UK.
The sheltered 5 acres of gardens are planted
with herbaceous borders and an unusual combination of flowers.
The Gardens include:
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The
Georgian terrace
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Tudor
knot garden
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Rose
Walk with over 150 old fashioned roses, at their very best in June/July. In this
area of the garden there are also ancient apple trees with nearly 30 different
varieits. The fruite from these trees are used in the tearoom.
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Low
Garden with it's pond and riverside walks - where in late May and early June
there is a display of Himalayan Blue Poppies.
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The
Children's Garden - where most of the plants have animals in their common names,
such as Bear's Breeches (Acanthus), Snapdragon (Antirrhinum) and Foxglove
(Digitalis). There is also hand crafted wooden animal signs locally made, these
signs are also available for purchase in the gift shop.
Other features of the garden include:
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The
Silver Fir (now the biggest of it's type in the British Isles).
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The
Gazebo, still with it's 18th century seating - during the summer months it is
almost hidden with the Clematis.
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Lob's
Wood.
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Small Fountain in the Tudor Knot Garden
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Location: Dalemain Gardens, Penrith,
Cumbria |
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Grid Reference:
NY474269 |
Ceremonial County:
Cumberland
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Map Link:
StreetMap
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Aerial photo:
Google Map
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Getting there: M6 J40. Follow the A66 west to
first roundabout. Take A592 Penrith to Ullswater raod for 1.5 miles.
Dalemain is on the right. |
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Access: |
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Website:
www.dalemain.com/mansion/gardens.htm
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Other Useful Websites:
Main Estate
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Email: admin@dalemain.com |
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Address: Dalemain Historic House & Gardens,
Dalemain Estate Office,Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria. |
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Postcode: CA11 0HB |
Telephone: 017684 86450 |
Opening Times: Summer: 3rd Apr-27 Oct Daily
10.30am-5pm; House opens at 11.15am for guided tour and then at 11.45am for
free flow.
Winter: Gardens and Tearoom only 30 Oct-15th Dec Sun-Thu 11am-3pm. |
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Charges: Adults: £9.50; Seniors: £9; Child (16 and
under) FREE when accompanied by an adult. |
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