A garden for all seasons, an ancient deer park and a house filled with treasures and stories
From Saturday 7 September – Friday 3 April, be a part of a creative harvesting of words and illustrations at Dunham Massey, inspired by Robert MacFarlane and Jackie Morris's spellbook, The Lost Words.
Welcome to Dunham Massey. Encircled by its protective wall, Dunham Massey is a green oasis nestled between the urban sprawl of Manchester and rural tranquillity of Cheshire.
The Georgian house is open Saturday to Wednesdays, and the park and garden are the ideal place to enjoy the ever-changing spring landscape.
A ramble around the park will reveal a range of architectural oddities and views of the house complete with Dunham’s resident herd of fallow deer; you may also glimpse other wildlife including owls and woodpeckers. Enjoy a guided walk of the deer park, or take the chance to wrap up warm and wander freely amongst groves of ancient trees.
Dunham is also home to one of Britain’s finest winter gardens, with plenty of scent and colour to delight the senses throughout the year. Unwind on one of the accessible circular walks before warming up with a hearty homemade meal at the Stables Restaurant.
Find local Cheshire produce and an extensive garden section complete with plants grown at Dunham Massey at one of the largest National Trust shops in the north.
With special events all year round, there’s plenty to brighten your day at Dunham.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Child | £6.50 | £5.00 |
| Family | £28.50 | £25.00 |
| (1 adult 3 children) | £17.50 | £15.00 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £9.50 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £15.95 | £14.50 |
| Child | £8.00 | £7.25 |
| Family | £39.90 | £36.25 |
| (1 adult 3 children) | £23.95 | £21.75 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £13.75 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Free to National Trust members.
Please note that all visitors, including National Trust members, require a ticket from Visitor Reception for the House and/or Garden.
Car park (includes entry into the Park) - cars £7, motorbikes £1.50, coaches £20 (unless booked 2 weeks in advance via group bookings: dunhamgroupbookings@nationaltrust.org.uk). Free for National Trust members.
House closed on Thursdays and Fridays. Last entry 4pm or dusk if earlier. (Please note the house will close fully for winter on 3 November) Garden: last entry 4.30pm or dusk if earlier.
