Winter days at Dunham Massey

A family exploring the Winter Garden at Dunham Massey, Cheshire — Exploring the Winter Garden at Dunham Massey, Cheshire

Wrap up warm and enjoy a local visit to Dunham Massey for a mix of seasonal spectacles and winter traditions. Wander through the winding paths of the Winter Garden to discover a carpet of ever-changing bulbs, and treat yourself to a luxury hot chocolate to go.

February half term at Dunham Massey

Find out about animals coming out of hibernation on this new trail created by our Young Volunteers. Explore the gardens and park to find Jerry the dormouse, Fang the bat, Buzz the bee and more. Learn all about their unique characteristics and behaviours at this time of year.

Family taking part in the Easter adventure in nature trails

Easter egg hunts at Dunham Massey

Join us for an Easter adventure in nature at Dunham Massey. Discover your local family-friendly trail with fun activities to do along the way. Complete the trail and earn your chocolate egg.

Snowdrops in the Garden at Dunham Massey

The Winter Garden at Dunham Massey

It’s a perfect place for a winter walk as thousands of bulbs spring to life in the Garden including snowdrops, irises and cyclamen.

Two people taking a walk through trees in winter

Winter woodland

Venture into the deer park to take in the wildlife while you walk. Put on your wellies and get close to nature as you discover the seasonal spectacle of winter in the park. There’s plenty of opportunities for little ones to continue their ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ adventure too.

A woman and two children walk up to the lake opposite the house at Lyme

School holidays in the North West

As nature springs to life, the May half term holidays are the ideal time to visit these special places in the North West.

Eating and shopping this winter

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.

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.