Lyme

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park

More about this place

Rangers work hard to clear the drains at Lyme after flooding

Looking after Lyme 

This spectacular estate needs your support. Donate now and help us care for Lyme.

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Things to see and do

Explore the Outdoors

A family watch the deer at Lyme

Explore Lyme's great outdoors 

Explore Lyme's glorious 1400 acre deer park. From guided walks to park runs and cycling there's something to get the whole family out and about at Lyme.

A view down steps to Reflection Lake at Lyme in the snow, trees in the background

Lose yourself in the garden 

Take a stroll around the gardens. Enjoy the bright flourishes of the formal beds, the changing autumnal colours, and the gentle sound of streams and fountains.

Lyme in Winter

The beautiful Entrance Hall ready to welcome festive visitors to Lyme

Christmas Stories at Lyme 

Discover memories of Christmas past at Lyme.

Red deer herd in snow

Crisp winter days at Lyme 

Winter walks at Lyme can be the most rewarding for avid photographers and intrepid explorers. Wrap up warm, don't forget a flask of your favourite hot drink and venture in to the great outdoors.

Planning your visit

The Lyme park and ride bus serice by StageCoach arrives

Free bus service from local Park and Ride to Lyme 

On Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, a free bus service operates between the Park and Ride at Hazel Grove and Lyme. Find out more and plan your visit.

Cycling at Lyme Park, Cheshire

Busy days and planning your visit to Lyme 

Lyme is a very popular place to visit and we are busier than ever before. The number of cars we can welcome in to the estate is weather dependent. Head this way to find out how to best plan your visit, details on the free bus service that runs from the local Park and Ride on Sundays and Bank Holidays and the exciting plans to improve the facilities at Lyme.

Two dogs at Lyme, Cheshire

Bring your dog for a four legged adventure 

With 1400 acres to explore and special dog weekends in the garden, where better to come for a day our with your pooch than Lyme.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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An Audience with Father Christmas

Fri 06 Dec 2019
10:00-10:30
*Limited Monday and Friday dates remaining!* Our favourite festive visitor is returning to Lyme. Bring your little ones to experience the magic of the season, and receive a special present from Father Christmas himself.

Skylarks Forest School - Early Years Sessions

Fri 06 Dec 2019
10:00-14:00
Come and explore the natural world through the seasons. There are opportunities to create, make and play in a private, walled woodland.

ParkRun

Sat 07 Dec 2019
09:00-10:00
Run, jog or walk around the beautiful surroundings of Lyme.

Lyme Runners Group

Tue 10 Dec 2019
10:00-11:00
Join a regular runners group on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Volunteer Led Walks

Tue 10 Dec 2019
10:30-12:30
Join a monthly walk, led by Lyme's volunteers, taking in different routes and views each month.

Soft Archery

Tue 10 Dec 2019
12:00-15:00
Test your skills at the target.
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Our work

A fold (herd) of highland cattle coming through a gate.

Grazing at Lyme 

Low intensity grazing has been re-introduced at Lyme in recent years. Find out more about these amazing grazing machines and how they are helping to shape the countryside at Lyme

The Boiler House and Engine Room at Lyme's Timber Yard area

Looking Back to Go Forwards 

We're looking at telling the story of the people who lived and worked at Lyme, as part of our project to improve your experience here.

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History

The House and Collection

Paragraph detail of Lyme's 15th centurey Sarum Missal printed by Thomas Caxton

The Lyme Missal 

Find out more about the fascinating Lyme Missal, deemed the most important printed book in the National Trust, in a brand new exhibition.

The glorious Long Gallery at Lyme, Cheshire

Six centuries of history 

Originally a hunting lodge and later transformed into a comfortable family home, Lyme is a beautiful house waiting to be explored.

Lyme Cage, a square building with towers at each corner, against a blue sky

Discover the Cage 

An unmissable landmark on Lyme's landscape, the Cage holds a rich history alongside views across Cheshire, Manchester and beyond.

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Eating and shopping

Eating and shopping

A mince pie and a cup of coffee

Food and drink at Lyme 

Enjoy a variety of snacks at our cafe and tea rooms.

Children in Christmas-themed outfits look through books on a Christmas shop display

Shopping at Lyme 

We offer visitors a range of tempting seasonal and locally sourced treats in our shops with all profits going back into vital conservation.

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Places to stay

The garden at East Lodge, Lyme Park, Cheshire

East Lodge holiday cottage 

Nestled in Lyme's beautiful deer park, East Lodge is the perfect spot to explore Lyme and the Peak District.

West Lodge, a grey cottage with four windows and a red door, surrounded by greenery

West Lodge Holiday Cottage 

A secluded getaway that's the perfect base for exploring the Cheshire countryside or rolling Peak District hills.

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Get involved

Volunteers put their specialist skills to good use at Lyme, Cheshire
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Many hands make Lyme work

There are many ways you can become part of the team at Lyme and help keep this wonderful place ticking along, as well as supporting us. Fancy joining us? Please get in touch with us to find out more via lyme@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Learning

Deb building fun at Lyme, Cheshire

Learning opportunities 

Whether it’s learning through play, or bringing lessons to life in the real world, there is something for every learner at Lyme. From outdoor landscapes to explore, to a house ready to take you back in time, there is a wide range of opportunities to choose from. Our learning team are ready to take you and your learners on a big adventure...come join us!

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Lyme on the National Trust Collections website

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