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    Dunham Massey
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    Dunham Massey
    Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 4SJ
    Telephone: 0161 941 1025
    House  Other building  Mill  Church or chapel  Garden  Park  Functions  1976 
    Set in a magnificent 121-hectare (300-acre), deer park this Georgian house tells the story of the owners and the servants who lived here. 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, who was so enamoured with his wife that he wrote a book anonymously on the desirability of divorce! Uncover these and other fascinating stories when you explore this treasure-packed house, then take a stroll in one of the North¿s great gardens, including Britain¿s largest Winter Garden

    Don't miss
    • Walk among ancient trees, rest in sunny glades.
    • Britain¿s largest winter garden awaits you.
    • Experience the grim reality of life as an Edwardian servant.

    Making the most of your day
    Wide year-round events programme for all the family, including Boredom Busters during school holidays. Free children¿s quizzes/trails. Extensive picnic lawns. Walks leaflet. Cycling for under fives. Dogs welcome on leads in deer park and walks around the estate

    Opening times
    House*
    27-Feb - 31-Oct-10 11 - 5 Mo Tu We Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    Garden**
    01-Jan - 26-Feb-10 11 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    27-Feb - 31-Oct-10 11 - 5:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Nov - 31-Dec-10 11 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    Restaurant and shop
    01-Jan - 26-Feb-10 10:30 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    27-Feb - 31-Oct-10 10:30 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Nov - 31-Dec-10 10:30 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    Park***
    Open all year 9 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    Mill
    27-Feb - 31-Oct-10 12 - 4 Mo Tu We Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    White Cottage****
    28-Mar - 31-Oct-10 2 - 5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Closed Saturdays Su
    KEY: Dark blue=open
    *11 to 12 visit to house by guided taster tour only (restricted numbers, allocated upon arrival), last admission 4:30. Open Good Friday. **Winter closure at 4 or dusk if earlier. *** March to October gates remain open until 7:30. Property closed 24 November for staff training and 25 December (including park). ****Open last Sunday of the month only – all visits must be booked on 0161 928 0075 or at dunmasswhite@nationaltrust.org.uk.

    Get in touch

    0161 941 1025 Fax: 0161 929 7508 Emaildunhammassey@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Prices

    Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) House and garden: adult £9.40 (£8.50), child £4.70 (£4.25), family £23.50 (£21.25). Garden only: adult £6.60 (£6), child £3.30 (£3), family £16.50 (£15). Estate entry charge/car park fee £5. Reduced rate when arriving by public transport


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    Places nearby
    • Hare Hill
    • Lyme Park
    • Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate
    • Tatton Park
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