Family fun at Dunham Massey

A child completes a trail with his mum in the garden at Dunham Massey — Can you complete the garden trail?

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, climb on the fallen trees and see if you can spot the herd of fallow deer. Explore the Log Pile and let your imagination run wild!

Children enjoying an activity in the garden at Dunham Massey

May Half Term

Join Mother Nature this May half term and make art in the garden with tree art and weaving. (Monday 28 May – Friday 1 June). Bring your teddy bear and a picnic to the garden and enjoy games, storytelling and a brass band on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 June.

A costumed interpreter dressed as a maid showing a child how to do laundry — Can you help the servants with their chores?

Meet the servants

Step back in time and find out what life was like for the Victorian servants working in the house at Dunham Massey. Meet the servants at weekends and during school holidays Mon- Wed and help them with their household chores.

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.

Child completing the garden trail at Dunham Massey — Can you complete the garden trail at Dunham Massey?

Children's Garden Trail

Can you find all the clues in the garden to collect your sticker? Your challenge starts now! Collect your trail at the garden kiosk and explore the garden together.