Dunham Massey
Cheshire & Greater ManchesterA garden for all seasons, an ancient deer park and a house filled with treasures and stories.
Woodhouse Lane, Altrincham, WA14 4SJ
Important notice
M T W T F S S Open
Closed
Opening times for 18 February 2026
Asset Opening time House Closed Garden 10:00 - 17:00 Park 09:00 - 17:00 Café 09:00 - 17:00 Stables Restaurant 09:30 - 15:00 Shop 09:30 - 17:00 Car Park 09:00 - 17:15 Last admission to the park, garden, and house is 45 minutes before the advertised closing time. Pre-booking is not required.
Park & Garden (until 28 February 2026)
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £11.00 £10.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £5.50 £5.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £27.50 £25.00 Family (1 adult and up to 3 children) £16.50 £15.00 Park & Garden (from 1 March 2026)
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £12.10 £11.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £6.10 £5.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £30.30 £27.50 Family (1 adult and up to 3 children) £18.20 £16.50 House, Park & Garden (from 9 March 2026)
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £22.00 £20.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £11.00 £10.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £55.00 £50.00 Family (1 adult and up to 3 children) £33.00 £30.00 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Adventure playground/play area
The Log Pile natural play area is located right next to the car park and approx. 200 yards from the Visitor Centre front doors and accessible toilet. Accessible paths and accessible seating available.
- Bookshop
Find the second-hand bookshop on the left as you enter the Visitor Centre. Access via ramp and level paths. There is a fiction section including classics, teens and children's books. Non-fiction includes food and drink, gardening, biographies, travel and a wide range of other topics.
- Café
Find the Stamford Café in the Visitor Centre
- Car park
There are disabled bays to the left as you enter the car park. Ample space for pre-booked buses and larger vehicles
- Dogs allowed
Dogs are welcome during opening hours in the parkland and North Park, and from 12 midday in the gardens. Please keep dogs on a short lead in the gardens and parkland. Well behaved dogs can run off the lead in the North Park. Dog owners can order from the café and use the seated outdoor café terrace. Dogs are welcome in the Stables Restaurant family room.
- Electric vehicle charging point
Twelve 22kW unit electric vehicle charging points are available in the main car park. Chargers can be accessed using mobile app, RFID card, or contactless payment device. Visit our EV charging provider RAW Charging’s website to download the app in advance of your visit. Chargers are only available to visitors during property opening hours.
Electric vehicle charging point - more information- Guided tour
Tours of Dunham Mill and gardens, season dependant. Tours are subject to volunteer availability
- Picnic area
There are accessible picnic tables located in the North Park, adjacent to the car park and approx. 200 yards from the Visitor Centre front doors. It is possible to picnic on the lawn in the gardens, please bring your own mats.
- Plant shop
During the warmer months, plants can be purchased from the onsite Shop
- Restaurant
Find the Stables Restaurant on the first floor of the Stables building
- Shop
Dunham's shop offers a variety of seasonal, unique, and locally sourced produce.
- Toilet
Wheelchair-accessible toilet and baby changing areas at the Visitor Centre, as well as female/male toilets and a Place to Change accessible toilet with a ceiling track hoist, wash and dry shower and changing bench. Female/male and disabled toilet facilities also in the Stables building.
Mobility parking in main car park, 20–30 metres from visitor centre. Wheelchair-accessible toilets and baby changing areas at the Visitor Centre, as well as an accessible toilet with a ceiling track hoist, wash and dry shower and changing bench. Personal Mobility Vehicles and wheelchairs are available to hire in advance. Shuttle buggy some days - call ahead to check.
- Accessible route and/or map
The vast majority of Dunham's parkland and garden paths are accessible. Download a map before you arrive or collect one from the Visitor Centre.
- Accessible toilet
Accessible toilet facilities are available in Visitor centre and in the Stables Building.
- Designated parking
Our car park has disabled parking spaces on the left after you pass the car parking hut. There are also spaces for larger vehicles.
- Induction loop
Hearing loops are fitted at all tills and a portable loop system is available on many guided tours.
- Level access to food outlet
Follow the ramp down to the Visitor Centre and access the café via the single-level corridor. Access to the first floor Stables Restaurant is via a lift outside the Ice Cream Parlour.
- Level access to shop
The shop is located next to the welcome desk in the Visitor Centre via a ramp and level paths.
- Level access/terrain
The vast majority of Dunham's parkland and garden paths are accessible.
- Lift
Lift access to the first floor Stables Restaurant. Lift to accessible route in the house.
- Powered mobility vehicle available
Call ahead to prebook one of our free-to-use mobility vehicles.
- Ramped access/slopes
Ramped access to the house – please ask at the Visitor Centre or house entrance during house opening hours (March to early November).
- Seating available
Seating is available throughout the deer park and gardens, as well as in the Restaurant, Ice Cream Parlour and Café. Find accessible picnic tables in the North Park.
- Space to Change
Our Space to Change is located in the Visitor Centre. It includes a ceiling track hoist, height adjustable changing bench and wash & dry toilet. Access available with a National Key Scheme/ RADAR key or ask a member of our friendly welcome team.
- Transfer available
A shuttle buggy runs from the Visitor Centre to the house and garden entrances from February to early November – dependant on volunteer availability, please call in advance to confirm.
- Virtual tour
Inside the house, virtual tours and films investigate the history and collection, provided on a tablet on the ground floor.
- Wheelchairs available
Call ahead to prebook one of our free-to-use wheelchairs.
Visitor Centre car park entrance - what3words: ///fine.awesome.trickled
- By road
- Dunham Massey is located on Woodhouse Lane in Altrincham, off the A56. Exit at junction 19 off the M6; and junction 7 off the M56. Please park in the marked bays.Parking: 12 electric vehicle charging points are now available. See “Facilities” for more information. Drivers will require their own cables to charge.Sat Nav: The postcode for Dunham Massey is WA14 4SJ.
- On foot
- Dunham Massey is connected to a number of excellent wider walks. Dunham Massey features as part of the GM Ringway from Irlam to Altrincham via the rural Bollin Valley Bridgewater Canal Nature Trail which connects Manchester City Centre with Altrincham and beyond. Dunham Massey is also close to the Trans Pennine Trail route. click here for a guided route from Altrincham Interchange to Dunham Massey
- By train
- The closest train stations are Altrincham (3 miles) and Hale (3 miles). From Altrincham, you can catch the hourly 280 buswhich stops at the Dunham Massey entrance gate or click here for a guided route from Altrincham Interchange to Dunham Massey
- By bus
- Catch the 280 bus from Altrincham in Greater Manchester to the Dunham Massey entrance gate, a trip that takes just 10 minutes.
Buses from Warrington take 40 min and stop a 20 minute stroll away, through the park.
click here for a guided route from Altrincham Interchange to Dunham MasseyAs a thank you for arriving car-free, you're invited to enjoy 10% off in the café and restaurant when you show an on-the-day bus ticket. Find out more about exploring car-free
- Cycling
- Dunham Massey is close to Trans-Pennine Trail and Bridgewater Canal. Cycling in the park is for under 5s only but make use of the bike park in the main car park and enjoy a stroll across the park and gardens.
As a thank you for visiting car-free, you're invited to enjoy 10% off in the café and restaurant on the production of a bike helmet.
Find out more about exploring car-free - Car-free
- Travel the green way and help us preserve this special place. click here for a guided route from Altrincham Interchange to Dunham Massey As a thank you for arriving car-free, you're invited to enjoy 10% off when you show an on-the-day bus/train ticket, or a bike helmet. Find out more about exploring car-free
Planning your visit
A family-friendly day out at Dunham Massey
Plan your family day out at Dunham Massey. Come rain or shine, there’s plenty to explore! Step inside the house for a seasonal adventure or head outdoors to connect with nature.
Accessibility at Dunham Massey
Dunham Massey has many miles of paths. Find out how we can support you to investigate them.
Groups, coach tours, and school visits to Dunham Massey
Find out about the benefits of booking a group visit to Dunham Massey, Cheshire, including group rates, and how to book your visit.
Visiting Dunham Massey with your dog
There's more than 300 acres of beautiful ancient parkland to explore at this three pawprint rated place. Whatever the weather, you can enjoy some lovely walks with your dog.
Highlights
Parkland
Leafy avenues, wide vistas, accessible paths. A medieval deer park that is home to historic structures and ancient trees. Perfect for a longer walk or breath of fresh air.
Gardens
Seasonal highlights are aplenty in the gardens. From the Rose Garden in summer to one of the UK's largest winter gardens.
House
A 17th-century house, home to an extensive collection that spans throughout its history. Open to visitors from March to October.
Fallow deer
Dunham's herd of fallow deer roam free across the parkland. Please help us to care for our deer by not feeding or touching them.
The Stables Restaurant
Enjoy hot food, drinks, and treats in the beautiful surroundings of the Stables Restaurant.
Shop
The Dunham Massey shop is a trove of seasonal wares. From plants to preserves, to books and throws.
The Stamford Café
Take a moment for light bites, drinks and snacks in the bright and airy Stamford Café.
Mill
The oldest building within the walls of Dunham Massey, the Mill offers a wealth of varied history. Open via tours from March to November.
Things to see and do
A family day out at Dunham Massey
Entertain the whole family this season at Dunham Massey. Enjoy adventures in the garden, take a walk in the deer park and stop for a bite to eat in the Stamford Café.
Visiting the deer park at Dunham Massey
Dunham Massey's deer park is an historic parkland and naturally spacious place to visit. Walk along the leafy avenues and admire the far-reaching views while getting a breath of fresh air.
Things to do in the garden at Dunham Massey
Winter drapes the garden in frosted leaves and cool tones that shimmer in the soft seasonal light. Wander through crisp pathways and let the quiet beauty of winter surround you.
Coming soon... Meet Rembrandt
Rembrandt van Rijn’s ‘Self-portrait in a Feathered Bonnet’ (1635) is one of the great treasures of the National Trust’s collections and, for the first time, it’s on a national tour, enabling more people than ever before to ‘meet Rembrandt’ for a special slow looking experience from 27 March.
Discover the house at Dunham Massey
Explore the Georgian house at Dunham Massey, see the extensive collection, and uncover the stories of those who lived and worked here. The house is closed for the winter and will re-open on 9 March 2026.
Visit more places near Dunham Massey
Discover Cheshire’s heritage and nature through grand houses, deer parks, seasonal gardens, woodland, moorland, and even a cotton mill.
Top trails
A walk from Altrincham Interchange
Begin your walk at Altrincham Interchange, where convenient rail, tram, and bus connections make accessing the route effortless. From here, meander along leafy lanes and the picturesque Bridgewater Canal, before entering the surroundings of Dunham Massey. Keep hold of your ticket – as a thank you for arriving car-free, you're invited to enjoy 10% off in the café when you show an on-the-day bus/train ticket, or a bike helmet.
Dunham Massey’s mini park loop
This looped walk around the Dunham Massey deer park offers views of historic buildings and roaming fallow deer.
Get in touch with nature: a wellbeing walk at Dunham Massey
This circular walking route around the Dunham Massey Park appeals to those looking for a wellbeing walk for the senses - soak in the sights, sounds and smells of nature.
GM Ringway: Stage 18
GM Ringway is the new walking trail for Greater Manchester. Stage 18, the final ‘countryside’ section of the trail, links Irlam and Altrincham via the rural Bollin Valley through the glorious parkland of the Dunham Massey estate.
Trans Pennine Trail
Dunham Massey passes near to The Trans Pennine Trail which is a unique, coast-to-coast route spanning 343 miles across the North of England, linking Southport on the Irish Sea with Hornsea on the North Sea
Eating and shopping
Eating and shopping at Dunham Massey
There's a great choice of food and drink at Dunham Massey, with options to sit inside or outside. Afterwards, visit the shop and discover a treasure trove of goodies, ideal for a gift or souvenir.
Places to stay
Hempfield Stables
A 19th-century stable by the canal path with the Dunham Massey estate nearby.
Village Farmhouse
A generous farmhouse in the countryside near Manchester, just a short walk from Dunham Massey’s Georgian house, gardens and deer park.
Upcoming events
February half term 2026
From spotting fallow deer to exploring a natural adventure playground, there’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy this half term at Dunham Massey.
Winter Family Trail with Speechly the Pineapple
Embark on a magical winter journey with Speechly the Pineapple as he explores the estate. Best suited for children under 10.
National Lottery Open Week
As a thank you to National Lottery players for supporting our conservation work, we're offering free entry during National Lottery Open Week. Bring your lottery ticket or scratch card and explore Dunham Massey for free.
Reopening of Dunham Massey House
Dunham Massey House will reopen to visitors following conservation and care in the winter months.
Easter Adventures at Dunham Massey
Join us for an Easter Adventure at Dunham Massey! Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun-filled day out.
Meet Rembrandt at Dunham Massey
What might you discover by spending some time with a great work of art? Slow down, get comfortable, and spend time with Rembrandt at Dunham Massey in spring 2026.
About Dunham Massey
Nestled between the vibrant city of Manchester and the beginnings of rural Cheshire, Dunham Massey includes a 300-acre deer park, a historic house and buildings, and all-season gardens.
Outdoors, accessible paths pass roaming fallow deer and ancient trees in the parkland, while the Winter and Rose Gardens reveal the sights and scents of the seasons. Across the moat, the Georgian house offers a backdrop to the formal gardens making a picturesque spot for picnickers.
Indoors, ornate rooms and servants' quarters hold a collection that spans the history of the house, while the water-powered mill and other historic buildings add further context that beckons you into the past.
Trails, events and seasonal happenings are frequent, as is the tendency to return to this much-loved place.
History
History of Dunham Massey
Over 400 years of history have unfolded at Dunham Massey. Uncover the stories of two ancient families – the Booths and the Greys – and their international fortune and friendships.
Haile Selassie and Roger Grey: The legacy of an enduring friendship
In 1936 Dunham Massey's Roger Grey extended an invitation to Haile Selassie (Emperor of Ethiopia). It marked the beginning of a lifelong friendship, and a tradition which continues into the present.
Art and collections
Dunham Massey's objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Dunham Massey on the National Trust Collections website.
Support us
Volunteering at Dunham Massey
From gardening and tour guiding to welcoming visitors and caring for the house's collection, find out about the volunteering roles at Dunham Massey and how to apply to join the team.
Supporter Groups in the North-West
Find out about the supporter groups you can join in Cheshire and Greater Manchester including East Cheshire National Trust Association, South Cheshire Association and The Manchester Centre.
Our work
River Bollin Riverlands Project at Dunham Massey
Find out about our work to improve the health of the River Bollin catchment at Dunham Massey as part of the Riverlands project.