Autumn days at Dunham Massey

A family enjoying the garden at Dunham Massey in autumn — Take time out this autumn

Autumnal colours in the garden at Dunham Massey — Stunning autumn shades in the garden

Celebrate the autumn season and all its colours, smells, sounds and tastes at Dunham Massey. Wrap up warm to enjoy a crisp autumn walk in the colourful gardens, listen to the rustle of fallen leaves and clashing of antlers as the deer battle for supremacy in the park, and stay warm with a luxury pumpkin spice latte to go.

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Couple on a bench in the garden in Dunham Massey looking at a map

Autumn walks in the gardens

Surround yourself with autumn shades as bright colours transform the gardens. Walk amongst the vibrant reds and oranges in the winter garden, spot autumnal bulbs as they begin to bloom and smell the delicious Katsura Tree on the Canal Border to notice a familiar candyfloss smell. Take a moment to sit, listen to seasonal sounds and take in the beauty of nature’s changing colours.

Two stags battling with their antlers in the park at Dunham Massey

Battle for supremacy...

Experience one of nature’s most spectacular moments as the fallow deer battle for supremacy during their October rut. Watch and listen to deep bellowing and the clash of antlers as the bucks go head to head for the pick of the does. Fighting can be merciless when two bucks refuse to back down, so make sure to watch from a safe distance and keep your dog on a short lead.

Treat yourself this Christmas

Buy a Christmas gift for a loved one from our shop, grab a hot chocolate to go before your walk or treat the family to a delicious stone-baked pizza. Every penny you spend here helps us to care for nature, beauty and history at Dunham. From Thursday 5 November, for the duration of the four-week lockdown we will only offer takeaway food and hot and cold drinks and our shop will be closed.

Something for all the family

Visitors walking in the Winter Garden at Dunham Massey, Cheshire

Visiting Dunham Massey: What you need to know

The gardens and deer park at Dunham Massey remain open. We've introduced advanced booking to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. Here are some top tips to help you plan your day.

Trees house and lake in autumn at Lyme, Cheshire

Autumn in the North West

Make the most of autumn days at National Trust places near you. Crunch through leaves on a walk through a rainbow of autumn colour and take in seasonal spectacles such as the annual deer rut.

A girl and boy wearing wellies in front of the house at Dunham Massey

50 things to do before you're 11 ¾

Get back to nature with exciting activities from '50 things'. Go welly wandering, have fun with sticks, or even keep a nature diary to keep a record of your autumn adventures. What are the favourite things you've seen or heard at Dunham?

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Please book ahead before visiting

The car park, deer park and gardens at Dunham Massey are open. We've introduced advance booking to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends, school holidays and bank holidays. However, where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary.

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