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Dunham Massey

Civil Parish in Cheshire Trafford

England

Dunham Massey

Dunham Massey Part of the group of buildings by Dunham Massey Hall
Dunham Massey Credit: Paul Ashwin

Dunham Massey is a civil parish located in the county of Cheshire, England. It is situated approximately 12 miles southwest of Manchester and covers an area of around 9 square kilometers. The parish is part of the borough of Trafford and falls within the Altrincham and Sale West parliamentary constituency.

The centerpiece of Dunham Massey is Dunham Massey Hall, a stunning Georgian mansion that has a rich history dating back to the 17th century. The hall is surrounded by a picturesque deer park, which spans over 250 acres and is home to a herd of fallow deer. The park also features beautifully landscaped gardens, woodlands, and a lake, providing visitors with ample opportunities for leisurely walks and wildlife spotting.

The village of Dunham Massey itself is small but charming, with a population of around 700 residents. It has a quaint country village atmosphere and is known for its historic buildings, including a medieval church dedicated to St Margaret. The village also has a few local amenities, such as a primary school, a village hall, and a small number of shops and pubs.

Dunham Massey is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from near and far who come to explore the hall, enjoy the parkland, and immerse themselves in the area's rich heritage. It offers a mix of natural beauty, cultural attractions, and a peaceful rural setting, making it an idyllic escape from the nearby bustling city of Manchester.

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Dunham Massey Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.395843/-2.395227 or Grid Reference SJ7388. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dunham Massey Part of the group of buildings by Dunham Massey Hall
Dunham Massey
Part of the group of buildings by Dunham Massey Hall
Red House Farm, The Maize Maze Red House Farm near Dunham hosts an annual Maize Maze. This image shows part of the maze (the whole field). Each year the maze is a different pattern.
Red House Farm, The Maize Maze
Red House Farm near Dunham hosts an annual Maize Maze. This image shows part of the maze (the whole field). Each year the maze is a different pattern.
Pasture This view is South West from the road looking towards Whitehouse farm across the northern part of grid SJ7489
Pasture
This view is South West from the road looking towards Whitehouse farm across the northern part of grid SJ7489
Road Junction This image was taken from SJ 728862 89926 looking west. At this junction three roads converge. Sinderland Lane comes in from the north (bottom right of picture), Gorsey Lane heads south (to the left of shot) and Moss Lane heads away east (top right of shot). The typical corn field can be seen to the left of Moss Lane.
Road Junction
This image was taken from SJ 728862 89926 looking west. At this junction three roads converge. Sinderland Lane comes in from the north (bottom right of picture), Gorsey Lane heads south (to the left of shot) and Moss Lane heads away east (top right of shot). The typical corn field can be seen to the left of Moss Lane.
Dunham Massey Hall
Dunham Massey Hall
Dunham Woodhouses It HAD to be a wooden bus-shelter in a village of this name. One would have thought the seat might be better situated within the shelter, given the typical weather of the region!
Dunham Woodhouses
It HAD to be a wooden bus-shelter in a village of this name. One would have thought the seat might be better situated within the shelter, given the typical weather of the region!
Red Beech Farm View of the farm, looking east from Henshall Lane.
Red Beech Farm
View of the farm, looking east from Henshall Lane.
Dunham Railway Bridge This bridge carries Dunham Road over the now-disused railway, which has been converted to a rural footpath. It is at the intersection of Dunham Road, Barnes Lane and Sawpit Street. View looking north from Barnes Lane.
Dunham Railway Bridge
This bridge carries Dunham Road over the now-disused railway, which has been converted to a rural footpath. It is at the intersection of Dunham Road, Barnes Lane and Sawpit Street. View looking north from Barnes Lane.
Dunham Woodhouses Looking west along Woodhouse Lane at Dunham Woodhouses.
Dunham Woodhouses
Looking west along Woodhouse Lane at Dunham Woodhouses.
Rear of Dunham Massey Hall in the winter
Rear of Dunham Massey Hall in the winter
Beech Trees at Dunham Park In the north east corner of the deep park at Dunham Massey.
Beech Trees at Dunham Park
In the north east corner of the deep park at Dunham Massey.
Island Pool, Dunham Massey A small lake with the deer park. National Trust property.
Island Pool, Dunham Massey
A small lake with the deer park. National Trust property.
Evening Sunset on Bridgewater Canal Summer's evening sunset on the Bridgewater Canal.
Evening Sunset on Bridgewater Canal
Summer's evening sunset on the Bridgewater Canal.
Seamons Moss Bridge Over the Bridgewater Canal, looking east
Seamons Moss Bridge
Over the Bridgewater Canal, looking east
Diversionary tactics The Trans Pennine Trail follows the abandoned railway line from Warrington to Altrincham for many miles - but has to divert drastically away from it at Broadheath and take to the roads.
Diversionary tactics
The Trans Pennine Trail follows the abandoned railway line from Warrington to Altrincham for many miles - but has to divert drastically away from it at Broadheath and take to the roads.
Alternative tracks Beside the Trans Pennine Trail waymarks this sign indicates other routes available to walkers and riders.
Alternative tracks
Beside the Trans Pennine Trail waymarks this sign indicates other routes available to walkers and riders.
Across Cheshire to Lancashire The Bridgewater Canal is behind the hedge at the bottom of the field. The Manchester Ship Canal is lined with works beyond that, and Winter Hill lies in the far distance
Across Cheshire to Lancashire
The Bridgewater Canal is behind the hedge at the bottom of the field. The Manchester Ship Canal is lined with works beyond that, and Winter Hill lies in the far distance
Dunhan Massey Deer park
Dunhan Massey Deer park
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Dunham Massey is located at Grid Ref: SJ7388 (Lat: 53.395843, Lng: -2.395227)

Administrative County: Greater Manchester

District: Trafford

Police Authority: Greater Manchester

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