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

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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.

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.

An Adonis blue butterfly

Support nature and wildlife at our places 

From squirrels to seals and ancient trees to plants, the places we care for are home to a huge amount of diverse nature and wildlife. Give today and protect these green spaces and animals for years to come.