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Summer of Play

Enjoy playful family days out this summer at Dunham Massey from 10 July to 6 September. Normal admission applies.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

There’s lots of fun to be had this summer at Dunham Massey. What to look out for: North Park Play Hub - the main hub for Summer of Play. Giant deckchairs and tiny tipis take over the North Park. Clamber on the log pile, have a go at giant games or let imaginations run free with nature around you as the stage. How will you play today? Picnic and Play in the garden - Discover games on the lawn or find and conquer the mount! When you need a break, borrow a blanket or lounge on a deckchair as you enjoy a snack surrounded by seasonal blooms.

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Upcoming events

Pineapple Post with Speechly the Pineapple 

Speechly the Pineapple is back posting letters around the estate.

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on
9 May to 5 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 57 other dates or times

The Botanical World of Mary Delany 

Discover the pioneering technique of this eighteenth-century artist, whose ‘paper mosaiks’ were celebrated as scientifically accurate botanical specimens.

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on
9 May to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 176 other dates or times

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.

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on
9 May to 12 Jul 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 64 other dates or times

Reopening of Dunham Massey House 

Dunham Massey House will reopen to visitors following conservation and care in the winter months.

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on
9 May to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 16:15+ 176 other dates or times