BOOK TICKETS
Admission prices
Mansion: CLOSED for Winter but opens for all on Sunday 29 March 2026
Gardens: OPEN Adults £12.50 / Teenagers (12-16) £10.50 / Children (under 12) FREE
Historic Houses Members: FREE (except on special event days)
RHS Members: FREE access to the Gardens (Feb-Apr & Aug-Dec). Gardeners World 2 for 1 garden admission (Feb-Apr & Aug-Dec). Both £6.00 per person upgrade to include Mansion Tour.
Friend of Dalemain: FREE (annual membership £37 per person / £56 joint ticket for unlimited access to the garden, mansion and so much more). Ask a member of staff for further information.
Booking in advance
Mansion Entry: Booking in advance for Mansion entry is advisable as spaces are limited and entry is by guided tour only (five tours a day). You can visit the Mansion and/or the Garden without booking in advance. Tickets can be bought on arrival.
The online system closes 8 hours before the tour BUT there are usually spaces so either call ahead or turn up.
Pay a part payment online to reserve your place on the Mansion tour of £5.00 per person (where applicable) with the remainder balance payable upon collection of your tickets from the Tearoom & Shop on the day of your visit.
Garden Entry: There is no restriction on garden entry and you do not need to book in advance.
Marmalade Festival 2026
Tickets for entry into the Mansion and Garden are to view the Homemade Marmalade Displays which are in all of the downstairs rooms.
Entry into the festival site (marquee, stalls, activities etc) is free. The festival opens with the presentation of awards at 10am.
More tickets will be released in each time slot on the 20th March. Tickets into the house will also be available to purchase on the day.
Tickets for any talks or the Marmalade Question Times are via a different entrance and do not need a ‘Mansion and Gardens’ ticket.