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The Botanical World of Mary Delany

Dunham Massey · Altrincham7 Oct - 1 Nov 202610:00
Two women and a young child walk along a tree-lined path towards a large red-brick Georgian hall with manicured lawns on either side.
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Two children playing on fallen logs beneath golden autumn trees in a woodland clearing.
Four people walking along a tree-lined path through a park, one in a wheelchair, with a brick building visible behind them.

DATES

7 Oct - 1 Nov 2026

TIMES

10:00

PRICE

Free

A free photographic display of Mary Delany's intricate 18th-century paper collages, shown in Dunham Massey's Orangery.

This display, created in partnership with the British Museum, shows photographs of Mary Delany's remarkable "paper mosaiks" - botanical collages made from coloured paper, scissors and glue that were once celebrated for their scientific accuracy. It's set up inside the Dunham Massey Orangery, surrounded by the historic gardens, so you can wander round after a look at the artworks. No booking is needed and the display itself is free to view, though normal admission charges to Dunham Massey apply. The Orangery has step-free access via a ramp, making it easy to visit as part of a wider walk round the estate's gardens.

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