Welcome to Dunham Massey
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Dunham Massey is a civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. The parish includes the villages of Sinderland Green, Dunham Woodhouses and Dunham Town, along with Dunham Massey Hall and Park, formerly the home of the last Earl of Stamford and owned by the National Trust since 1976. Dunham Massey is in the historic county of Cheshire, but since 1974 has been part of Trafford Metropolitan Borough; the nearest town is Altrincham. At the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 475.Dunham Massey's history is reflected in its 45 listed buildings. It was a regionally important place during the medieval period, and the seat of the Massey barons. The Georgian mansion with the remains of a castle on its grounds is a popular tourist attraction. There are two Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Dunham Massey: Dunham Park, located south of Dunham Town, and Brookheys Covert.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
954 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
470 (2021) |
Density |
49 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.5 |
Ward |
Bowdon |
District |
Trafford |
Postcodes |
WA14 |
ONS ID |
E04000010 |
Council
Contact details for Dunham Massey Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
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Business
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Planning
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Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Dunham Massey Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Dunham Massey Parish.
Local News
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The historic Greater Manchester house and gardens named one the UK's best
Published: 29th Feb 2024
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Beautiful Greater Manchester walks you can get to using public transport
Published: 22nd Dec 2023
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Free guided walks to test new long-distance trail are being held in Trafford
Published: 3rd Jul 2023