Christmas at Dunham Massey festive trail returning for 2022

'Christmas at Dunham Massey' returns to the popular National Trust site near Altrincham later this year with new installations to delight visitors.

This year's trail, which runs from November 18 to January 2, features 'larger-than-life' Lilies, a multi-coloured laser garden and OGE Group's Light a Wish, which resembles heads of fluffy dandelions floating in the night sky.

A new work will also be featured - the Gladioli Tunnel, by UK-based arts collective Jigantics. The tunnel, which is a series of lit arches of multicoloured flowers, will bathe visitors in a myriad of different lights.

Gladioli Tunnel by Jigantics (Image: National Trust)

Matthew Findlay, head of UK trails for Sony Music/Raymond Gubbay Ltd, said: “We are hugely excited by the plans for this year’s trail, with artists creating beautiful, new installations which will provide even more ‘wow’ factor for 2022.”

Christmas at Dunham Massey is full of seasonal surprises and shimmering reflections that cast light on beautiful silhouettes of majestic trees, all choreographed to a soundtrack of festive favourites.

The trail is designed for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Independent street food vendors bring a delicious twist with tasty treats on offer.

Giant Lilies (Andrew Ogilvy) (Image: Andrew Ogilvy for Sony Music)

Book early to guarantee a preferred date and time at christmasatdunhammassey.seetickets.com

Christmas at Dunham Massey: What you need to know

The trail is open from November 18 until January 2, but will be closed on November 21, 22, 28 and 29 as well as December 5, 12 and Christmas Day. 

Visitors are welcome on the trail from 4.30pm with the last entry at 8.30pm before it closes at 10pm.

There is limited availability and early booking is advised.

Tickets are priced at £22.50 for adults, £14.50 for children (aged three to 16) and £50-£72 for families (one or two adults plus two children).

Parking is £8 or free for National Trust members.