An immersive listening experience that brings together sound, light and water comes to Dunham Massey for a limited one-week run.
Fresh from a celebrated debut at the inaugural London Experience Week, sanctum will be on display at the National Trust site until Fri 24 Oct.
sanctum is a bespoke creation produced by internationally-acclaimed artists Colin Nightingale and Stephen Dobbie, together A Right/Left Project. Through carefully designed soundscapes and visual elements, sanctum transforms the chapel into a contemplative sanctuary — encouraging stillness, presence, and introspection.
“In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to lose touch with the deeper rhythms that shape our lives,” says Colin Nightingale, co-creator of A Right/Left Project. “After a successful pop-up in London, we feel very fortunate to now be invited to create a space where visitors can appreciate the interplay of sound and light in the chapel at Dunham Massey to guide them toward a more reflective and grounded state.”
“Throughout our careers, we’ve explored how sound influences the way we perceive and interact with the world,” adds Stephen Dobbie. “We hope that sanctum, embedded in the spiritual heart of Dunham Massey, will encourage visitors to look, feel, and reflect in their own unique way — allowing the sound and environment to ripple through them in an immersive meditative space.”
“sanctum brings a quiet power to the chapel at Dunham Massey.” says Katie Clayton, Programming and Visitor Experience Manager. “It’s a historic space already steeped in stillness and reflection, and this installation deepens that experience in a way that feels both contemporary and restorative. We know how important moments of pause and presence are for wellbeing, and sanctum offers just that. A chance for visitors to slow down, reconnect, and experience the chapel in a completely new light.”
Open from 11am – 3.30pm, sanctum is included in the house admission price. No pre-booking is required.
- Words:
- Bradley Lengden
- Published on:
- Wed 22 Oct 2025
