Group and school visits to Dunham Massey

A group of visitors taking a picture in the parkland — A group of visitors enjoying the parkland | © National Trust Images/ Megan Taylor

Whether you’re planning a group trip or a self-guided education visit, find out more about the benefits of booking a group visit to Dunham Massey and the activities on offer.

Group visits to Dunham Massey

Pre-book a group visit and find out what makes Dunham Massey so special. You and your group can pause for a moment of peace in the garden, get close to nature in the deer park and learn the stories of fascinating objects in the house.

Find out everything you need to know in our Dunham Massey Group Booking Information Pack 2025.

Group benefits

By making a group booking in advance you’ll be able to take advantage of the following benefits:

Reduced rates applied to groups of over 15 people
Free coach parking space
Free entry for the driver on the day of your group visit
Mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs available to book at no extra cost, subject to availability.

Close up of a group of children looking intently at something a guide is showing them — A teacher and school children enjoy a visit | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Self-led educational visits

Inspire young people to explore, discover and develop a deep love for the history and heritage in their communities with a self-guided education visit to Dunham Massey.

Download our self-led educational visits information pack where you will find all details about our current offer and how to book your visit.

Who are our self-guided visits for?

These recommended activities are designed to offer school staff the flexibility and opportunity to curate your own experiences. Choose from and build upon the activities to suit your group's learning journey.

The activities are most suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils, however all school groups and ages are welcome.

Educational Group Access Pass (EGAP)

Schools can get free admission by taking out an Education Group Access Pass (EGAP). This is an annual membership giving free access to all National Trust sites (terms and conditions apply).

Once you have a National Trust EGAP, you only need pay for the paid for workshop/ activity you'd like to book (details in the information pack). There are no additional charges for adults.

To find out more about EGAPs call 0344 800 1895, email enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or visit Membership | Education Group Access Pass.

Two school children bagging up freshly cut produce from the vegetable plot in the walled garden at Greenway, Devon — School children working in the garden | © National Trust Images / James Dobson | © National Trust Images / James Dobson

Who is eligible for free entry?

Registered tourist board guides (on production of a valid badge), coach drivers and tour leaders escorting groups of 15 or more. National Trust members also receive free entry, so it is at your discretion whether to refund the entrance fee to members if you have included it in your package – this is not refunded by the National Trust.

Members must bring their current membership cards with them to avoid paying the full group rate. If any of your group would like to join the National Trust please direct them to our Membership page or call 0344 800 1895.

Free familiarisation visits for group leaders

If you're planning a group visit you can request our free Travel Trade Pass and you and a friend or colleague will gain free entry to over 300 of our places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 12 months. There’s nothing quite like seeing or experiencing somewhere for yourself to help you plan a successful visit. To receive your pass, call 0344 249 1895 or email us at traveltrade@nationaltrust.org.uk

Get in touch about bringing a group or school group to Dunham Massey

All group visits and self-led education visits must be booked in advance. We welcome groups on most days, but we can’t take bookings on Sundays, Bank Holiday weekends and event weekends.

Please contact us to discuss a booking or check availability for your preferred date.

Phone: 0161 9411025

Email: dunhamgroupbookings@nationaltrust.org.uk

Deer resting on the lawn at Dunham Massey, Cheshire

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