Take a trip back through time with our expert guides, as they bring to life the history of Dalemain Mansion and the Hasell family who have lived here since 1679. 

Inside the Mansion there is a nationally important collection of furniture, fine art and ceramics. In particular, there is one of the earliest examples of hand-painted Chinese wallpaper from the mid-18th century. Past the grandeur of the Palladian architecture, you will come to see the older part of the Mansion. Dalemain is an accumulation of different time periods over hundreds of years. In the Housekeeper's Room you can see a Priest's Hole, that was found by accident when remodelling part of the Mansion. While in the Fretwork Room you can see the extraordinary ornate 16th century plaster ceiling. In the old 12th century Pele Tower, built to defend against the Border Reivers, the Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry Museum tells the story of the local cavalry regiment. Throughout you discover a rich collection of everyday objects, period furniture and stories of the past. 

For safety reasons, numbers are strictly limited. 

Tickets may also be available to purchase on the day in our Great Barn Tearoom.

The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Your ticket also entitles you to all day entry to the Historic Gardens.