National Trust boss responds to say randy doggers ‘flock’ to historic web site

A National Trust boss has poked enjoyable at claims one among its websites is a dogging hotspot.

Communications chief Celia Richardson shared an article that stated “sex people” had been “flocking” to Dunham Massey Hall close to Altrincham, Greater Manchester.

She posted on X: “Communications teams at the other museums and galleries get so envious of us at the National Trust.

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“You just can’t pull in headlines like this at the Tate or V&A.”

One individual quipped again: “National Thrust!” Another replied: “Have you tried parking near the V&A? Totally unsuited for dogging.”

The National Trust web site describes Dunham Massey Hall as such: “Nestled between the vibrant city of Manchester and the beginnings of rural Cheshire, Dunham Massey includes a 300-acre deer park, a historic house and buildings, and all-season gardens.

“Outdoors, accessible paths move roaming fallow deer and historical timber within the parkland, whereas the Winter and Rose Gardens reveal the sights and smells of the seasons. Across the moat, the Georgian home gives a backdrop to the formal gardens making a picturesque spot for picnickers.

“Indoors, ornate rooms and servant’s quarters hold a collection that spans the history of the house, while the water-powered mill and other historic buildings add further context that beckons you into the past.

“Trails, occasions and seasonal happenings are frequent, as is the tendency to return to this much-loved place.”

It was designated a Grade I listed building on 5 March 1959. It has been owned by the National Trust since the death of Roger Grey, 10th and last Earl of Stamford in 1976.

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