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Exploring Dunham Massey Hall & Gardens: National Trust England

June 29, 2016 by Travelbllgr 4 Comments

I took a trip to Dunham Massey recently and I had a great day exploring the grounds and buildings. Dunham Massey is a National Trust property in Altrincham in the North West of England.

Dunham Massey, Cheshire, National Trust

It is a large country house estate that was actually used as a military hospital in the First World War, as well as being the home to the 7th Earl of Stamford from 1845. The current exhibition is entitled ‘The Lost Years’ and details the love between the 7th Earl of Stamford and his wife Catharine. Catharine was shunned by the Cheshire community as she was seen as an unconventional and unacceptable wife, and her exclusion from the community eventually led to the Earl and Catharine abandoning Dunham Massey.

If you are planning to visit a few National Trust properties, then you will likely save money by buying a National Trust annual membership that can be used at over 500 National Trust properties throughout the UK.

You can buy a National Trust membership online or join up in person at a National Trust property. Membership starts from £63 for an individual and £105 for joint membership.

Dunham Massey, Cheshire, National Trust

As you walk up to the property from the car park you are greeted by a large lake that wraps around the front and side of the hall. We passed many ducks and geese both asleep on the banks, and swimming on the lake. There was also a squirrel playing along the path and running up and down a nearby tree.

Dunham Massey, Cheshire, National Trust




Dunham Massey, Cheshire, National Trust

As we walked down the wide gravel path at the front of the house, the resident deer came into view. It was a hot day and the deer were being irritated by flies so their little white tails seemed to almost constantly be flickering from side to side. The deer are used to visitors so you can get pretty close to them, but they are still wild animals so don’t get too close or try and touch the deer.

Deer, Dunham Massey, Altrincham, National Trust

After a spot of lunch in the restaurant which is in a beautifully renovated stable area, we headed inside to explore the Hall.

Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Library, National Trust

The library is amazing – full of old atlas’ and the family even had some of their books personally bound with handwritten titles on the spines.

Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Hall, National Trust

As with many historical houses, there is a large wash-house and kitchen area.

Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Wash House, National Trust

Finally, we headed out to wander around the beautiful gardens that Dunham Massey is famous for and, for me, they were the star of the show.

Gardens, Dunham House, Altrincham, National Trust

Gardens, Dunham House, Altrincham, National Trust

Gardens, Dunham House, Altrincham, National Trust

My favourite part of the gardens was the rose garden (pictured below) – I would love a garden at home like that, brimming full of roses and other flowers.

Gardens, Dunham House, Altrincham, National Trust

Gardens, Dunham House, Altrincham, National Trust




Gardens, Dunham House, Altrincham, National Trust

Gardens, Dunham House, Altrincham, National Trust

Have you visited Dunham Massey or any other National Trust properties? Please share your favourites in the comments below!

Filed Under: Countries, England, Europe Tagged With: Altrincham, Deer, Dunham Massey, England, Gardens, Hall, Membership, National Trust, NT

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Comments

  1. Kassie says

    July 4, 2016 at 3:23 am

    Wow this place looks lovely! Especially that garden

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  2. Scott says

    July 5, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    That looks like a cool place to visit. I love old, impressive buildings. And friendly deer.

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  3. Michelle says

    July 18, 2016 at 7:34 pm

    Never heard of Dunham Massey but it looks great! I especially love the library!

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  4. Sonali Chauhan says

    October 26, 2016 at 7:16 am

    One of the most beautiful place that I see, The best thing of this place that I really like is interior decoration 🙂

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