Dunham Massey

There’s nothing like a garden full of summer flowers to lift the spirits. Enjoy a stroll in the sunshine as flowers flood the garden at Dunham Massey with colour.

Explore indoors with new stories to be told seven days a week. On weekdays the ground floor of the house is open, showcasing fascinating objects from the extensive collection, displayed in the familiar setting of a traditional country house. On weekends, the Servants’ Courtyard comes alive with history showing how servants lived and worked here in the past.

The after-dark illuminated trail through festive gardens returns for its fifth year at Dunham Massey in 2021. Spend time together and create everlasting memories as you make your way through the mesmerising trail. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Celebrate the autumn season and all its colours, smells, sounds and tastes at Dunham Massey. Wrap up warm to enjoy a crisp autumn walk in the colourful gardens, listen to the rustle of fallen leaves and clashing of antlers as the deer battle for supremacy in the park, and stay warm with a luxury pumpkin spice latte to go.

Wrap up warm this winter and enjoy a local walk at Dunham Massey for a mix of winter traditions and seasonal spectacles.

Enjoy some fantastic walks with your four-legged friend at Dunham Massey. We've over 300 acres of beautiful ancient parkland to explore and stretch your legs. Dogs are welcome in the deer park and north park all day, and the gardens every afternoon.

Many layers of history make our beautiful park a fascinating place to visit. Walk beneath the leafy avenues and admire the stunning views while getting a breath of fresh air.

Our café, restaurant and parlour are open and serving hot and cold meals and drinks, sandwiches and light snacks. From 19 July, we will revert to pre-covid seating layout. We will continue to maintain high standards of cleanliness and till and collection points will be screened. Hand sanitiser will be available should visitors wish to use it. Thank you for making this a safe experience for everyone.

Complete your day out to Dunham Massey with a visit to our shop and discover a treasure trove of exciting products to treat yourself or a friend. Every penny that you spend in our shop helps us to look after Dunham for everyone, for ever.

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Home to two great families, the Booths and the Greys; over 300 years of history have unfolded at Dunham Massey. Their stories of fortune, scandal and duty can still be felt across the Dunham Massey estate today.

Dunham Massey’s past connects with empire in specific but wide-ranging ways – an imperial fortune, an African emperor, and a story of racial prejudice that leads directly to the seat of government. These stories offer insight into how empire permeated society, reaching into the heart of the British establishment.

More than 300 years of family history are represented in Dunham Massey's extensive collection. Explore nearly 30,000 items on the National Trust's collections website.

Once enjoyed exclusively by the Earls of Stamford and Warrington and their families, the garden now provides a tranquil haven for visitors and wildlife alike. Discover the history of Dunham's much loved garden.

Visit the house, stroll through the deer park and stunning gardens, or grab a bite to eat in our café. Find out more about group visits.

At Dunham Massey, we have a unique opportunity to inspire young people to love nature and see the value in green spaces, as well as develop a deep love for the history and heritage in their communities. Discover how you can help your group connect to nature and history on your visit.