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Heritage Open Day

Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Join us for free on Tuesday 16 and Saturday 20 September for a day full of nature, beauty and history. Visit the historic house, take a walk around the gardens and deer park, explore the mill and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Suitable for the whole family.

Meeting point

On arrival please go to Visitor Reception

What to bring and wear

Dunham Massey has both indoor and outdoor attractions so please dress for the weather conditions

Accessibility

Please see the access guide for full details

Upcoming events

A Field Hospital for Eco-Anxiety 

In this immersive exhibit, check in to a Field Hospital for Eco-Anxiety in the Orangery.

Event summary

on
13 Sep to 28 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 15 other dates or times

ORIGIN at Dunham Massey 

A Right/Left Project presents a new deep listening art installation, unique to Dunham Massey. Lay down and be bathed in sound and light with each cycle revealing what is hidden at its core.

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on
13 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 50 other dates or times

From Here to There: a tour for children 

Pack your bags and get ready for Speechly's tour of the historic house.

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on
13 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
at
12:00 to 16:00
+ 50 other dates or times

Spooks' Autumn Art Adventure 

Join Spooks on a wander through the park, where every leaf, colour and creature could inspire their next work of art.

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on
18 Sep to 9 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 52 other dates or times