Sports and Leisure

sanctum at Dunham Massey

Following a successful one-week run in October 2025, sanctum returns to Dunham Massey’s historic house for a much anticipated second run. Taking residence in the chapel for two months, sanctum invites audiences to slow down for a moment of quiet reflection and immerse themselves in the calming effects of sound and light on water.

sanctum is a deep listening experience by A Right/Left Project, the creative team behind ORIGIN.

Free for National Trust members.
Normal admission applies, included in the whole property ticket.

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Photo: Stephen Dobbie, A Right/Left Project

Location: Dunham Massey
Date: 21 September – 1 November
Time: Multiple sessions — see below
Where held: In person only
Age range: Ages 12-100
Price: £10.00 – £20.00

Upcoming sessions

24 September 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
25 September 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
26 September 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
27 September 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
28 September 11:00 am – 3:30 pm

Showing the next 5 of 39 sessions.

Family friendly
Café on site
Restaurant on site
Gift Shop
Dog-friendly
Playground
Picnic Area

Dunham Massey

Woodhouse Lane
Altrincham
WA14 4SJ

01619411025

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