UPCOMING EVENTS
Christmas Lunches
Book your atmospheric Christmas lunch in front of a warm log fire in the Old Hall at Dalemain. Groups of all sizes welcome to celebrate the festive cheer.
Drive It Day
The Cumbria classic and motor sports show organised by the Wigton Motor Club. Visit for a day packed full of entertainment, with autotests, arena displays and music.
Dalemain Plant Fair
A carefully picked selection of independent growers and specialist nurseries as well as artisans to complement the plant offerings. You can also enjoy Dalemain at the same time in this beautiful setting with the garden at its best.
Cumbria Classic and Motorsport Show
The Cumbria classic and motor sports show organised by the Wigton Motor Club. Visit for a day packed full of entertainment, with autotests, arena displays and a kids treasure hunt.
Parking at Dalemain
Event from 11.00am-4.00pm
Dalemain open from 10.30am-4.00pm for entry to the gardens and tours of the Mansion
£10.00 pp entry to the event, children under 16 are free. The price includes free parking and a free programme.
Cash or card is accepted on the gate. Dalemain unfortunately cannot provide cash back.
This is a very popular event so we recommend that early arrival to avoid any traffic delays.
Dalemain Harvest Festival
A celebration of the harvest in the courtyard at Dalemain with vintage tractors, horses, apple pressing, bees, food and drink.
The Fell Pony Society - Breed Show
The Fell Pony Society Stallion & Colt Show - the event is held in the West Park over the Coach Bridge at Dalemain. Entry before event but open to all visitors.
North-West Driving Club Summer Show- EVENT CANCELLED
The North West Driving Club was founded in 1966 to foster good horsemanship and friendship amongst all drivers of harnessed horses and ponies in the North West of the UK.
Their Summer Show will be held at Dalemain on Sunday 21st July.
See further detail on the Club’s website northwestdrivingclub.co.uk
Photograph: Mrs Sylvia McCosh driving her fell pony Celandine
North-West Carriage Driving Trials
A one day event for pairs, novices, junior and open carriage driving.
The North West Driving Club was founded in 1966 to foster good horsemanship and friendship amongst all drivers of harnessed horses and ponies in the North West of the UK.
See further detail on the Club’s website northwestdrivingclub.co.uk
Photograph: Mrs Sylvia McCosh driving her fell pony Celandine
The Fell Pony Society - Stallion & Colt Show
The Fell Pony Society Stallion & Colt Show - the event is held in the West Park over the Coach Bridge at Dalemain. Entry before event but open to all visitors.
Dalemain World Marmalade Awards and Festival
A celebration of all things marmalade with thousands of jars throughout the mansion, Q&As, demonstrations, tastings and much more. At last, the winners of the Dalemain World Marmalade Awards will be formally announced…
Find out more Here