Make it a Christmas to remember at Dunham Massey

Experience the most wonderful time of the year in beautiful surroundings at Dunham Massey. Enjoy festive family fun with our Find Rudolph trail, find unique gifts at an extra special festive shopping event and treat yourself to seasonal food and drink with Christmas lunch in the Stables Restaurant.

“We love Christmas at Dunham Massey and there is so much for visitors to enjoy this year”, says Assistant Visitor Experience Manager, Katie Clayton. “Wrap up warm this winter and enjoy Christmas traditions with family and friends at our exciting seasonal events. When you visit over the Christmas season it helps us to look after Dunham Massey all year round.”

Get into the festive spirit and complete your Christmas shopping with ease at Dunham’s festive shopping events on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 December. Shoppers can make the most of the festive atmosphere and enjoy a mince pie and glass of mulled wine as they browse the shop’s extensive range of cards and gifts at their leisure. Those looking for unique presents for family and friends are sure to find inspiration as local suppliers showcase their produce.

Dunham Massey’s resident herd of fallow deer will be joined by some magical friends for the festive season for the Find Rudolph trail – 26 Nov- 2 Jan (excluding 25 Dec). Pick up a trail map and explore the park and garden to find all eight of the life-size cut out creations and claim your reward. Join in with extra deer themed craft activities on Saturday 3, Sunday 4, Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 December 12noon- 3pm. £2 per trail map. Normal admission applies.

Join in with fun festive craft activities on 3, 4, 10 and 11 December © National Trust/Chris Lacey

Little explorers can continue to tick off some of their ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’ by going on an outdoor adventure in the deer park and garden this winter- build a den, track wild animals and if you’re lucky, play in the snow!

Retreat to the Stables Restaurant this December for a cosy Christmas lunch. Enjoy festive flavours such as turkey, ham and cranberry pie or a Dunham Massey estate venison and apricot casserole. Christmas lunch will be served Monday 5- Friday 9 and Monday 12- Friday 16 December, 12noon- 2:30pm. With pre-booking essential and dates selling out, be sure to book your place to avoid disappointment. Visit the Dunham Massey website or pop in for a booking form.

Finish your Christmas lunch with a Dunham Massey mince pie © National Trust/Paul Harris

As the temperature drops, take pleasure in bright winter days by wrapping up warm and exploring the park and garden. Visit the park over the festive season and spot some winter wildlife. The Ranger team will be ensuring Dunham’s much loved herd of fallow deer have a comfortable winter by providing them with a tasty breakfast of rolled barley and deer nuts. With over a thousand winter shrubs, trees and evergreens, the garden offers an array of seasonal scents and colours just waiting to be discovered over the winter months. Thousands of bulbs spring to life over the cold season, including irises and cyclamen which thrive in the dry conditions beneath the beech trees.

Deer feeding in the snow at Dunham Massey © National Trust / Laura Wilson

Enjoy a winter’s walk in the garden at Dunham Massey © National Trust/Jonathan Buckley

Normal admission applies at all events. Additional charges and pre-booking applies for some events. Find Rudolph trail maps £2 each. For further details and information about availability of Christmas lunches, ring 0161 941 2815. For full details of Dunham Massey’s events this winter, including timings, go to www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunham-massey