Visitor information

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More than just a walk in the park

Set in a magnificent deer park, this Georgian house tells the stories of the owners and servants who lived here. You can discover the salacious scandals of the 7th Earl of Stamford, who married Catherine Cocks, a former bare-back circus rider, and the 2nd Earl of Warrington, so enamoured with his wife that he wrote anonymously on the desirability of divorce. These, and other fascinating stories, are waiting to be uncovered in this treasure-packed house.

Dunham Massey has one of the north’s great gardens, including Britain’s largest winter garden and our spectacular new rose garden opens in late spring.

Rosa Dunham Massey © Peter Beales

Rosa Dunham Massey

Order your own Rosa 'Dunham Massey'

We're delighted that our very own Rosa 'Dunham Massey', bred by Peter Beales Roses, will be a feature of our new Rose Garden and it can be a feature of yours as well.

Rosa 'Dunham Massey' can be pre-ordered from Dunham's shop (tel 0161 928 6820) or in person at the garden kiosk during a visit. Plants are due to arrive in November and payment is due on collection. 

Events & Activities

Games in the garden

Take a look at the events page to find out about weekend events, school holiday family activities and outdoor theatre.

Are dogs allowed?

Buddy enjoying a walk at Dunham

Dogs on leads are welcome in the deer park. If you'd like to walk your dog off a lead, you can go to the North Park - ask for directions on arrival. Sorry, dogs are not allowed in the formal garden, shop or restaurant.