Discover more at Dunham Massey
Find out when Dunham Massey is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Groups, coach tours, and school visits to Dunham Massey
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.
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.
Groups 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). Passes are categorised by group type: home-educating, not-for-profit, or for-profit. All groups must have their students or members in full-time or early years education.
Free planning and preparation visits are available and encouraged for group leaders – these preliminary visits should be booked in advance.
Eligable groups may include:
- Schools
- Colleges/sixth forms
- Universities/university societies
- Childminders
- Education centres/field study centres
- Home-educators
- Pre-schools/nurseries
- Scout and Guide groups
- Youth clubs
To find out more about EGAPs call 0344 800 1895, email enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or visit Membership | Education Group Access Pass.
Our school trip to Dunham Massey was fantastic. From booking through to the day, the process was easy - a day of exploring linked our science learning to our day out. We will most definitely be booking another trip to Dunham Massey in the future!
A quote by LouiseWrenbury Primary School Teacher
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
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If you’re planning educational group visits to National Trust places, then you could benefit from an Education Group Access Pass, which gives you free admission for a year.
Explorer Pass
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Group visits frequently asked questions
Visiting a National Trust place with a group? Then our answers to your frequently asked questions might help with any question you may have.
