If you’re looking for fun things to do with the family over the summer holiday then you’re in luck.
19.07.2022 - 10:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Just south of the city, where Greater Manchester meets rural Cheshire, you’ll find the beautiful Dunham Massey.
Cared for and run by conservation charity the National Trust, the site boasts 300 acres of parkland to explore, and is home to a herd of wild fallow deer, along with blooming formal gardens and an 18th-Century house.
It’s the perfect location if you’re looking for a fairy-tale themed summer.
Created especially for families and friends looking for a full and affordable day out with kids of all ages, the fairy-tale themed summer programme encourages all imaginations to play and learn in the great outdoors, with a twist on traditional tales...
July 23 to September 7, 2022, from 10am to 4pm
From the tiniest of bugs to the tallest of trees, the natural world can be as magical as the children’s stories we read.
Join Red the Brave on an adventure in Dunham’s North Park. Test your balancing skills on the Log Pile while you consider the delicate balance of nature’s needs.
Discover the deer park and find out how you measure up against the ancient trees all around you with Jack and the Green Fingered Giant. Drop by Dunham’s moat and meet the birds and ducks that have a message about the brilliance of difference.
Meet Dunham’s collection of characters, inspired by those from traditional fairy tales, as they lead the whole family in a journey of magical discovery and activity.
And while you’re there – don’t miss a chance to spot Dunham's herd of fallow deer and take a moment to relax with the family at the fairy-tale book nook in the Orangery.
Monday to Friday from July 25 to September 2, 2022
Every weekday during the school summer holidays, Dunham Massey wil be adding a little magic to the proceedings through daily
If you’re looking for fun things to do with the family over the summer holiday then you’re in luck.
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