Easter at Dunham Massey 2020

Share in 50 years of a really remarkable cat! Follow Mog the Forgetful Cat’s trail and crack the clues around the gardens to earn a delicious Cadbury chocolate treat. (Gardens ticket required. £2.50 per trail.)

Bring the family along for classic tales of Mog the Forgetful Cat's many adventures. Relax amongst spring surroundings on the lawn and escape into Mog's world. Why not pick up your own copy of one of Judith Kerr's classic children's books from the shop?

Get close to nature at Dunham Massey this spring. Look out for new-born fallow deer fawns in the deer park, listen to melodic birdsong and see how many of ’50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ you can do.

Escape to Dunham Massey’s gardens and unwind amongst spring’s stunning natural beauty. Walk among blossoming magnolias, discover the bluebells carpeting the ground with bright blue hues, and see rows of vibrant tulips as they create colourful walkways throughout the gardens. Pick up a Gardener’s Notebook for a self-guided walk or drop onto a guided weekday tour.

Did the family at Dunham Massey live and die well? Visit the house to see thought-provoking objects relating to child birth, medicine, food and pets alongside traditionally dressed rooms. See how health and wellbeing was managed in the past and how it is relevant to us today.

After you’ve finished exploring, enjoy a sweet treat from the Ice Cream Parlour, drop into the Stamford Café for Easter cakes, bakes and a hot drink, or sit down in the Stables Restaurant for a delicious menu of freshly prepared hot lunches. Every time you treat yourself here, you help us to look after Dunham Massey for future generations to enjoy.

Head to the shop to pick up your own copy of one of Judith Kerr’s classic Mog books and discover a range of gifts, homeware and collections from local artisans. Check out our new spring ‘Riverlands’ collection, inspired by the rivers and landscapes that the National Trust looks after across the country.