What is the Dunham Estate Future Project?
The project aims to increase opportunities for communities and people to enjoy green spaces in the area. Building on the work that has already taken place over the past few years, we also aim to improve provision for nature and wildlife across the land we own.
Green spaces are becoming fewer and fewer, and with two major urban infrastructure projects being planned close to the boundary of the Dunham estate, it’s important that we’re able to increase opportunities for our communities to get close to nature. The Greater Manchester Spatial Framework could see up to 6,000 new homes built in New Carrington, and the proposed HS2 project will be coming within 150m of the estate boundary.
Therefore, from dog walkers to cyclists and horse riders to families, our aim is to provide something for everyone beyond the walls and main visitor hub at Dunham Massey. Extending the visitor experience to the wider estate will also help us to conserve nature in our parkland which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
To find out more about our vision for the estate, click here.
What we've done so far...
It is important to us to understand what our communities want and need from green spaces, so in 2019 we held seven drop-in sessions, presented to over 40 groups and organisations across the north west and have engaged with over 450 people. We are now working to organise and prioritise the feedback, which will help us to understand what this will mean for the future of Dunham Massey.
