Family fun at Dunham Massey

Children exploring the gardens

There's lots to do for families all year round. Get hands on with activities or tick off some '50 things to do before you're 11 3/4'. Take a walk in the park and see if you can spot the herd of fallow deer. Explore the Log Pile and let your imagination run wild or get involved with summer activities in the gardens.

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

Go wildlife spotting

Explore the park and garden and spot some of the creatures that call Dunham home. Discover the deer in the park and keep your eyes peeled for a whole host of birds and creepy crawlies.

A boy playing in the Log Pile at Dunham Massey

The Log Pile

Is it a ship? Is it a castle? Will you get eaten by sharks if you fall off a beam? Visit the log pile in the north park and let your imagination take you wherever you want to go.

Things to see and do for families

A family running through the garden

The Great Summer Escape

Run as fast as a hare, jump far like a squirrel and use your beady owl eyes to spot woodland animals in the gardens at Dunham Massey this summer. Treat yourself to an ice cream in the park and make your staycation one to remember. Don't forget to not apporach or feed the deer to keep them healthy.

A child exploring a tree as part of 50 things

50 things to do before you're 11¾ 

Get close to nature and see how many '50 things' you can tick off your list at Dunham Massey or at home. Watch a bird, build a den or go welly wandering in the rain. You can even treat yourself to a picnic in the gardens – but don’t forget to take your rubbish home with you. Click here to see the full '50 things' list before your visit.

Butterflies on a bluebell stem

Donate to support nature’s key workers 

From butterflies to beavers, the places we care for are home to a huge amount of diverse wildlife that continues to need our support during this time.