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.

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 and support us

Buy spring bulbs from shop, grab a luxury hot chocolate to go before your walk or treat the family to a cosy meal inside the Stables Restaurant. As a charity, every penny you spend here helps us to care for nature, beauty and history at Dunham.

A mother and daughter watch the deer in the park at Dunham Massey in autumn

October half term at Dunham Massey

This autumn we bring the small, creepy crawly creatures to life in a big way with a family activity trail through the gardens and deer park. Take a photo of the trail map at the Visitor Centre before heading off. Check out our What’s On page for more information about our events.

Something for all the family

Visiting Dunham Massey: What you need to know

Enjoy a full day out with the kids, drop in for a quick hour to walk the dog or switch off, grab a coffee and tune into the surroundings whenever the need for nature, beauty and history calls.

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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