Overview

The Orangery at Dunham MasseyImage 1 of 5 | ©NTPL/Matthew Antrobus

North front of Dunham Massey with moat in foregroundImage 2 of 5 | ©NTPL/Matthew Antrobus

Long line of servants bells in the corridor next to the Still RoomImage 3 of 5 | ©NTPL/John Hammond

The SaloonImage 4 of 5 | ©NTPL/Andreas von Einsiedel

Ferns and Hostas line the stream in the gardenImage 5 of 5 | ©NTPL/Andrew Butler

 

 

 

 

 

Overview

Dunham Massey Hall stands in a magnificent 300-acre deer park. This is a treasure-packed and gossip-filled house which invites the visitor to discover the salacious scandals embedded in the hall's history. Our favourite is the story of the 7th Earl of Stamford, who married Catherine Cocks, a former bare-back circus rider.

Permanent collections

The elegant Georgian building itself has handsome interiors housing fine collections of furniture, portraits and Huguenot silver. Take a look ‘below stairs’ at the service wing to learn about the running of a country house.

Art Funded works

A helmet shaped George II silver ewer from the Warrington plate is believed to have been made by David Willaume II and is engraved with George Booth, 2nd Earl of Warrington's armorials.
Two sconces from a set of six, one depicting Diana and Actaeon, the other Prometheus bound were commissioned by Lord Warrington for the Great Bedchamber at Dunham Massey.

Visitor information

The attraction holds an exciting programme of activities including Boredom Busters during school holidays and cycling for under 5s. Make sure you pack a picnic beacuse the extensive lawns make for a beautiful lunch spot.