Dunham Massey (NT)

A garden for all seasons, an ancient deer park and a house filled with treasures and stories.

Encircled by its protective wall, Dunham Massey is a green oasis nestled between the urban sprawl of Manchester and rural tranquillity of Cheshire.

The park and garden are the ideal place to enjoy the ever-changing landscape, while you can discover hundreds of years of history inside the house and servants' courtyard.

A ramble around the park will reveal a range of architectural oddities and views of the house complete with Dunham’s resident herd of fallow deer. You may also glimpse other wildlife including owls and woodpeckers. Enjoy a guided walk of the deer park, or take the chance to wrap up warm and wander freely amongst groves of ancient trees.

Dunham is also home to one of Britain’s finest winter gardens, with plenty of scent and colour to delight the senses throughout the year. Unwind on one of the accessible circular walks before warming up with a hearty homemade meal at the Stables Restaurant.

With special events all year round, there’s plenty to brighten your day at Dunham.

We love dogs at Dunham Massey and they are welcome on a short lead outside. This helps us to protect our wildlife, including ground-nesting birds, rabbits and a herd of fallow deer.

Your dog is welcome in the North Park, deer park and garden. The garden is open to dogs in the afternoons only. Please speak to the visitor welcome team for more information on timings.

If you'd like to walk your dog off-lead, you can head to the North Park – please speak to the visitor welcome team and we’ll point you in the right direction. There is plenty of space here for an energetic run around.

The terrace provides a great spot to sit with your four-legged friend. This area is located outside the visitor centre café, making it a good place to stop for refreshments.

Dogs – unless they are assistance dogs – aren't allowed in the garden in the mornings, in the historic buildings or in the Stables Restaurant.