On a walk through the grounds you’ll see ancient trees and roaming deer on open grassland in Dunham Massey’s medieval deer park. Other wildlife such as owls and woodpeckers may also be spotted. Children can watch in awe as the resident deer walk right alongside them. Children are also keen to see lots of feathered friends swimming in the lake. Duck food is available at the shop if they would like to feed the ducks too. A trip to the parkland isn’t complete without visiting the oldest building in the park, dating back to 1616, where you can see the water wheel and Dunham Ripper in action.