Skip to content
Skip to content

From Here to There: a tour for children

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

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Children are invited to take a journey through the historic house, accompanied by Speechly the Pineapple. Grab a Pineapple Passport from the entrance of the house, spot the suitcase stacks, and collect stamps for your passport. Speechly likes playing hide and seek. Can you spot him in some of the rooms? Enjoy a moment of calm during your journey at the Book Nook in the Great Gallery and explore the themes of travel and journey.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

Check admission prices

The basics

Suitability

Ideal for ages 4-11 but can be enjoyed by all ages.

Meeting point

Grab a Pineapple Passport from the entrance of the house.

Accessibility

The trail takes place inside the house. There are eight trail points, five are downstairs and three are upstairs. Accessible route currently unavailable due to lift being serviced. Please speak to a member of our team if you need further information.

Other

Entry is included in the House, Park & Garden tickets. Free for National Trust members.

Upcoming events

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.

Event summary

on
13 Mar to 15 Mar 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 2 other dates or times

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.

Event summary

on
13 Mar to 14 Mar 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time

Reopening of Dunham Massey House 

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

Event summary

on
13 Mar to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 16:15+ 233 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.

Event summary

on
14 Mar to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 232 other dates or times