Dunham Massey - National Trust

Nestled between the vibrant city of Manchester and the beginnings of rural Cheshire, Dunham Massey includes a 300-acre deer park, a historic house and buildings, and all-season gardens.

Outdoors, accessible paths pass roaming fallow deer and ancient trees in the parkland, while the Winter and Rose Gardens reveal the sights and scents of the seasons. Across the moat, the Georgian house offers a backdrop to the formal gardens making a picturesque spot for picnickers.

Indoors, ornate rooms and servant’s quarters hold a collection that spans the history of the house, while the water-powered mill and other historic buildings add further context that beckons you into the past.

Trails, events and seasonal happenings are frequent, as is the tendency to return to this much-loved place.

Dog Friendly

With water bowls, dog bins and plenty of dog-friendly space to walk, dogs love a day out at Dunham Massey.

Dogs are welcome on a short lead in the deerpark. Keeping dogs on leads helps us to protect our wildlife, including ground-nesting birds, rabbits and a herd of fallow deer.

In the gardens, dogs are welcome from 12 noon on a short lead, across the paths and lawn.

If you’d like your dog to have an energetic run-around, there’s lots of space in the North Park. Check the map outside the Visitor Centre for directions on arrival, or ask one of our friendly Welcome Team.