Fell Pony and Countryside Museums

No. 1079 of 4,523 in the Lake District, No. 306 for history, No. 52 for rainy day. Culture, 13.5 km from Glenridding.

A museum devoted to Fell ponies and countryside life.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Opening hours
limitedOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Website
fellponymuseum.org.uk/dalemain/dalemain.htmOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.59 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Askham HallGrade I listed, 15 km from GlenriddingHistory and heritage
Johnby HallGrade II* listed, 17 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
The George HotelGrade II* listed, 19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Blencowe HallGrade I listed, 17 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Dog Beck18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Crown Inn11 km from GlenriddingFood and pubs
The Sun Inn18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Lowther Castle Inn17 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs