
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 are welcome at Dunham Massey, whether you’re planning a group trip or a self-guided education visit. Find out about the benefits of booking a group visit, the kinds of activities on offer for education groups, and how to arrange your visit.
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.
Download our group booking pack and find out everything you need to know.
By making a group booking in advance you’ll be able to take advantage of the following benefits:
Inspire young people to love nature and develop a deep love for the history and heritage in their communities with a self-guided education visit to Dunham Massey.
Pre-book a self-guided education visit to explore, discover and be inspired by its wildlife, nature and history. On confirmation of your booking, we’ll send you a guide to Dunham with recommended activities for your visit including:
This series of creative and physical activities encourages your group to create with nature. Have a go at wild art, set up a nature obstacle course or make a minibeast den in the North Park.
Dunham Massey is a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of the amazing flora and fauna that lives here – trees are essential to this biodiverse habitat. Identify leaves and fruits, look at the wildlife sustained by living and dead trees, understand the symbolism and power of trees and discuss how they can help us look after the natural environment.
Build confidence, curiosity and communication and explore the interconnectedness of nature through an exciting activity programme. Notice nature, test your map skills and play your part in protecting special places on your visit to Dunham Massey.
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.
Schools can benefit from an Educational Group Membership, which is an annual membership giving free access to the whole school group at National Trust places.
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.
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 800 2329 or email us at NTTravelTrade@capita.co.uk.
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.
To check availability for your chosen date and time and to book, email us on dunhamgroupbookings@nationaltrust.org.uk. We’ll then send you a booking form to fill out and return at your earliest convenience.
You can also call us on 0161 9411025.
Find out when Dunham Massey is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
When the house reopens to visitors in March 2024, you can explore the traditional country house at Dunham Massey and see the extensive collection inside, which shows how the family lived and tells the stories of those who served them.
Stroll past historical landmarks and breathe in seasonal scents with a visit to Dunham Massey's ever-evolving and extensive gardens. Crunch through leaves on a woodland walk and watch as the gardens unveil their vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow this autumn.
If you’re planning educational group visits to National Trust places, then you could benefit from education group membership, giving you free admission for a year.
If you're travelling to the UK from overseas this year, buy a National Trust Touring Pass for entry to more than 300 places in our care. With 7-day and 14-day options available, the pass can be tailored to fit your trip. Discover where you can visit with the Touring Pass and how to buy yours.
Visiting us with a group? Then our answers to your frequently asked questions might help with any question you may have.