"part art, part sanctuary” at Dunham Massey this spring post

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Two new immersive art installations open at Dunham Massey this spring just a stone's throw away from Manchester.

If you're looking to slow down, reconnect with nature, and experience something truly unique this spring, Dunham Massey has just the thing.

Launching Saturday 3rd May two powerful new installations will transform the historic estate into a space of reflection, creativity and calm.

First up is ORIGIN - a stunning deep-listening experience set inside a specially designed wellness space in the house.

Created by internationally renowned artists Colin Nightingale and Stephen Dobbie, and featuring contributions from Manchester’s own Young Identity poetry collective, it blends sound, light and storytelling into a soothing, meditative journey.

Visitors can sit or lie down as they’re immersed in a peaceful soundscape inspired by nature’s rhythms - from giant Himalayan lilies to the stories hidden in Dunham Massey’s 400-year history.

Meanwhile in the Orangery, A Field Hospital for Eco-Anxiety offers a beautifully tranquil space to reflect on our relationship with the environment.

Designed by creative studios including The Edible Bus Stop and Not Here to Be Liked, the installation is filled with tropical plants, hand-drawn botanical illustrations, and a soundscape created from the real-time biorhythms of living plants.

It’s part art, part sanctuary, and fully dedicated to restoring a sense of calm in an increasingly uncertain world.

Both installations are included with general admission costing £10 for adults, £5 for children and free for National Trust members.

Whether you’re into art, wellness, nature or just need a breather - this one’s worth a wander with ORIGIN running until 1st November and A Field Hospital for Eco-Anxiety open until 28th September.