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Dunham Massey

Altrincham
Courtesy of Dunham Massey

ENTRY

from £11

SETTING

Outdoors

WHERE

Altrincham

What it’s like

Deer park and gardens near Altrincham - roam, picnic and a proper outdoor half-day.

Deer park, winter garden and house near Altrincham - space to roam and picnic. National Trust; members free. One of the easiest big outdoor days from Manchester without inventing a soft-play stop.

Parking on site. House and garden hours differ - check before you travel. About 30 minutes from central Manchester.

What’s on here

Facilities

Toilets
Parking
Café
Picnic area
Dog friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Plan your visit

How much does Dunham Massey cost?

Entry starts from £11. The full price list, taken from the venue's own published prices, is on this page.

Is there parking?

Yes, there's parking on site.

Can we eat there?

Yes, there's a café, and there's a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own.

How accessible is it?

The venue lists wheelchair access.

Can the dog come?

Yes, it's listed as dog friendly. Worth checking any on-lead rules before you set off.

Is it indoors?

No, this one's an outdoor day, so pick your weather.

How do we find it?

Dunham Massey is located on Woodhouse Lane in Altrincham, off the A56. Exit at junction 19 off the M6; and junction 7 off the M56. Sat Nav postcode WA14 4SJ. Closest train stations are Altrincham (3 miles) and Hale (3 miles); the hourly 280 bus stops at the entrance gate. Buses from Warrington take 40 minutes and stop a 20 minute stroll away through the park. Cycling in the park is for under 5s only.

Areas to explore

  • Deer Park

    outdoors

    Ancient deer park at Dunham Massey, over 300 acres of parkland.

  • Garden

    outdoors

    Garden for all seasons at Dunham Massey.

  • House

    indoors

    Historic house filled with treasures and stories, open during warmer months only.

  • The Log Pile natural play area

    outdoors

    Natural play area located next to the car park, approx. 200 yards from the Visitor Centre. Accessible paths and accessible seating available.

Experiences

  • Guided tour of Dunham Mill and gardens

    Tours of Dunham Mill and gardens, season dependent, subject to volunteer availability.

  • Virtual tour of the house

    Virtual tours and films investigating the history and collection, provided on a tablet on the ground floor of the house.

Also on site

  • Second-hand bookshop

    Second-hand bookshop in the Visitor Centre with fiction and non-fiction sections.

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