Christmas at Dunham Massey
Christmas at Dunham Massey opens for its landmark 10th year. Expect new light and sound installations alongside familiar favourites on this spectacular after-dark experience near Manchester. And for the first time this year, you're welcome to bring your dog on the trail.
Whether it's already part of your Christmas tradition, or you're looking for a new way to make memories with family and friends, book today to secure your tickets.
Whether it's already part of your Christmas tradition, or you're looking for a new way to make memories with family and friends, book today to secure your tickets.
Photo: RGL Sony Music
- Location
- Dunham Massey
- Date
- 20 November 2026 – 2 January 2027
- Time
- 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
- Where held
- In person only
- Age range
- Ages 0-100
- Price
- £17.00 – £28.00
- Family friendly
- Café on site
- Restaurant on site
- Gift Shop
- Dog-friendly
- Playground
- Picnic Area
- Accessible Toilet
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Hearing Aid Loop
- Changing Places facility
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Other events at Dunham Massey
Event date: 1 May – 1 November
ORIGIN at Dunham Massey
A Right/Left Project presents a deep listening art installation, unique to Dunham Massey. Visitors are bathed in sound and light with each cycle revealing what is hidden at its core.
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From Here to There: a tour for children
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