What's on at Dunham Massey
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Tue 24 Sep 2019
+ 8 other dates
09:00-17:00
The Lost Words: Find the Lost Words
Visit Dunham Massey and be part of a creative harvesting of words and illustrations inspired by The Lost Words, by Robert MacFarlane and Jackie Morris.
Tue 24 Sep 2019
+ 192 other dates
10:00-16:00
Percy the Park Keeper: After the Storm
There's been a stormy disaster and now Percy the Park Keeper's animal friends don't have anywhere to live! Help Percy devise a plan to find his little friends a new home this autumn.
Tue 24 Sep 2019
+ 47 other dates
10:30-14:30
People's Landscapes: Unearthing Passion and Protest
200 years after the Peterloo Massacre, two films created by artist family Gary, Grace, Hope and Merrick will inspire conversations about rights and responsibilities, freedoms and the power to create. They'll be shown at Dunham Massey & Quarry Bank.
Tue 24 Sep 2019
+ 5 other dates
10:30-17:00
A Taste of Autumn: Running the Country House
Do you have an ancestor who worked as a servant in the past? Step back in time to experience sights and smells from the country house kitchen in autumn.
Tue 24 Sep 2019
+ 28 other dates
11:00-16:00
Local Lives: Small Change, Big Difference
Visit the house to see a photography exhibition of local people who are doing their bit for nature every day. Join the conversation and let us know what you care about when it comes to nature and green spaces and what you would fight to protect.
Tue 24 Sep 2019
+ 28 other dates
11:00-17:00
A Taste of Autumn: Autumn Senses Garden Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the garden to discover the sights, sounds and smells of the autumnal season.
Tue 24 Sep 2019
+ 28 other dates
11:15-12:15
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Garden Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the garden to discover the sights, sounds and smells of the season.
Tue 24 Sep 2019
+ 3 other dates
11:15-12:15
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Park Walk
Join our Park Guides on a gentle walk around the park to discover Dunham's seasonal highlights.
Tue 24 Sep 2019
+ 98 other dates
13:30-14:30
Friday Special Guided Walk - Exploring Medieval Deer Parks
Enjoy a walk in Dunham’s medieval deer park to learn about the development of such parks, their role in society and their maintenance. During this walk you will hear about the conduct of deer hunts, and how they have influenced our landscapes.
Fri 27 Sep 2019
11:00-13:00
Friendly Friday
Join us in the Stamford Café where you can meet other visitors and get to know the café staff and volunteers. It's a space to make new friends and mingle over cup of coffee and a slice of cake - you'll also get a free refill for attending!
Fri 27 Sep 2019
+ 4 other dates
14:00-16:00
A Taste of Autumn: A Taste of the Estate Guided Walk
Treat your taste buds on this autumnal guided walk as you discover the various food and drink producers on the Dunham Massey estate, including free samples.
Sat 28 Sep 2019
11:00-13:00
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A Taste of Autumn: Photography Walks
As part of a Taste of Autumn join a gentle walk around the park exploring photography techniques and the colours and sights of Dunham Massey.
Sat 28 Sep 2019
+ 3 other dates
11:30-13:00
The Lost Words: Golden Crochet Adult Workshop
Add to our mass installation by crocheting with wire, golden wool and natural materials.
Mon 30 Sep 2019
11:00-13:00
Special Guided Walk - Three Mills
Get your boots on for a special walk to discover more of Dunham Massey. Visit Dunham's 400 year old Mill, take a rare glimpse at the old saw mill in the estate yard, and walk down the River Bollin to see Bollington Mill.
Sat 05 Oct 2019
11:00-13:00
The Lost Words: A in for Acorn Family Workshop
Help us to celebrate National Poetry Day by casting your own acrostic spells and creating your own clay acorns inspired by The Lost Words.
Sat 05 Oct 2019
12:00-15:00
SOLD OUT: A Taste of Autumn - Stargazing
An after-hours event to explore the night sky this Autumn.
Sat 05 Oct 2019
+ 1 other date
20:00-21:00
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The Lost Words: Told in Gold
A new family theatre experience comes to Dunham Massey.
Mon 21 Oct 2019
+ 4 other dates
10:30-11:15
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A Taste of Autumn: Rut Walk
Join the rangers and park guides for an early morning walk to discover more about Dunham's deer and the rut.
Tue 22 Oct 2019
+ 2 other dates
08:30-10:30
Friday Special Guided Walk - Woolstencroft Farm
Come and stretch your legs with a walk along the Bridgewater canal to Woolstencroft farm and along the Bollin Valley way. Dogs on leads welcome.
Fri 25 Oct 2019
11:00-13:00
Special Guided Walk - Park Buildings
Join our walk to discover more of Dunham Massey by finding out about historic landmarks and intriguing buildings around the park.
Sat 02 Nov 2019
11:00-13:00
Percy the Park Keeper: One Snowy Night
Celebrate 30 years since Nick Butterworth’s One Snowy Night was released with this festive trail. Brrr! It’s cold in Percy’s park so the animals have come inside to warm up. Can you find them?
Wed 13 Nov 2019
+ 56 other dates
10:30-15:00
Christmas at Percy's
Snuggle up for festive tales from Percy's park before enjoying a hot chocolate and biscuit. Take home a special gift in this lovely alternative to a Father Christmas visit.
Fri 15 Nov 2019
+ 17 other dates
10:30-11:15
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Christmas at Dunham Massey 2019
It’s definitely the most wonderful time of the year when the after-dark, illuminated trail lights up for its third year and winds magically through the formal gardens and deer park of Dunham Massey.
Fri 22 Nov 2019
+ 30 other dates
16:20-20:00
Friday Special Guided Walk - Yew Tree Farm
Explore the Dunham estate on this two mile round walk to Yew Tree Farm. Your walk leader will help you discover the work the ranger team has been doing to encourage wildlife on our farms.
Fri 29 Nov 2019
11:00-13:00
Special Guided Walk - Wider Estate
There's more than meets the eye to Dunham Massey. Join us for a walk outside the park walls to find out about the wider estate.
Sat 07 Dec 2019
11:00-13:00
Percy the Park Keeper: The Secret Path
Join Percy and his animal friends to navigate puzzling pathways through the garden. Will you find the clues to stay on the right track?
Sat 11 Jan 2020
+ 71 other dates
10:30-15:30