Fell Pony and Countryside Museums
Museums & Science Centres · Penrith, Cumbria & the Lake District
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The Fell Pony and Countryside Museums are a pair of collections sited at Dalemain, the historic mansion and gardens near Ullswater in the Lake District. The museums focus on the history of the Fell pony breed and on the farming and rural tools of the area, with a large collection of agricultural implements that children may find fascinating to look at. They sit on an upper floor of the Great Barn and are reached by stone steps. The operator's own site states that the museums are not open to the public on a regular basis and are expected to open for special events such as the Harvest Festival, so families should check before planning a visit. Dalemain's gardens, a children's garden and the tearoom nearby make a wider day out for families when the museums are not open. Visitors should keep an eye on young children around the tools.
Questions parents ask
- Are the Fell Pony and Countryside Museums suitable for children?
- The museums house a large collection of agricultural tools and implements, so adult supervision of children is recommended. The museums are currently not open to the public as of March 2024, though they may open for special events such as the Harvest Festival.
- Can I visit the mansion and gardens with young children?
- Yes, the mansion is open Sunday to Friday and can be visited by guided tour. You can visit the mansion and garden without booking in advance, though booking is advisable for mansion entry as spaces are limited. However, we have not confirmed whether the venue is buggy-friendly or has baby changing facilities.
- Is the venue accessible for visitors with mobility difficulties?
- The museums are on an upper floor of the Great Barn, accessed by a flight of stone steps, and there is no disabled access to this area. The mansion and gardens may have different accessibility arrangements; contact the venue directly for details.
Stuff to take with you
The things people wish they’d packed for a day out like this one.
Refillable water bottleMost places will fill it for free.
Snacks that survive a rucksackCheaper than the café, and buys you twenty minutes.
Wet wipes
Small first aid kitPlasters solve more days out than anything else here.
Lunch boxes
Portable phone charger- I-spy book
Snack pot
Small bin bagCountry parks often have no bins at all.
Spare carrier bagFor the wet things. There are always wet things.
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