A Trail of Tails: Christmas in the House
This Christmas, the circus has come to Dunham Massey, but the animals have escaped and are running wild through the house.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
The tree has been disturbed, presents have disappeared, and there are mysterious clues to uncover. Follow the footprints, search the rooms and track down all the missing gifts to save Christmas on this adventure for the whole family. The event is included in Whole Property admission (House, Park and Gardens ticket). Free for National Trust members. No booking needed, last entry 3pm. Approx. a 30-45 minute experience exploring the house.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £20.00 |
| Child 5-17s | £10.00 |
| Family 1A 3C | £30.00 |
| Family 2A 2C | £50.00 |
| Family 2A 3C | £50.00 |
| Concession National Trust members | £0.00 |
The basics
- Accessibility
Lift available for wheelchair access to allow entry to the whole experience. Seating available along the route for those who need it. The event includes sound and light including animal sounds and music. Assistance dogs only in the house. Please leave prams and large bags in storage. There will be ‘hippy chick’ carriers and lockers available. Visual story available on request.
- Meeting point
Please head to the house front door.
- Suitability for children
Suitable for the whole family
- Other
We anticipate mornings will be quieter and weekends and school holidays will be busy. Please speak to a member of staff for more information. The event is included in Whole Property admission (House, Park and Gardens ticket). Free for National Trust members. No booking needed, last entry 3pm. There will be a National Trust pop-up shop in the Kitchen at the end of the experience, where visitors can buy gifts and souvenirs.
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