Lyme

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park

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Things to see and do

Autumn & Christmas

The lantern in autumn at Lyme, Cheshire

Explore Lyme this autumn 

During the autumn months, Lyme is at its best; the change in season brings with it a sea of golds, oranges and reds that will take your breath away and cooler weather offers fresh walks for all.

The beautiful Entrance Hall ready to welcome festive visitors to Lyme

Celebrate Christmas at Lyme 

Christmas is coming! Join us as we celebrate Christmas and welcome back our favourite festive visitor.

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 Holidays, 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.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Ranger Walk

Mon 19 Nov 2018
08:30-10:30
Join a 1.5-2 hour walk and talk, taking in many of the most interesting and impressive parts of the park. No booking needed, no charge. Moderate difficulty, appropriate clothing necessary.

Lyme Runners - Tuesday Run Group

Tue 20 Nov 2018
10:00-11:00
If you're new to running, looking to get more active and wanting to get out running somewhere new why not join our qualified Leader in Running Fitness at Lyme.

Nordic Walking Adventure Walks

Thu 22 Nov 2018
09:30-11:00
A series of social walks on circular routes of around 5km within the Historic Estate of Lyme Park. NWUK Freedom Passport needed for these walks.

Skylarks Forest School

Fri 23 Nov 2018
10:00-14:00
Come with your child to explore and learn about the woodland through the seasons. Play woodland games, learn to use tools, create, make and play with natural materials and have lunch around a fire.

'Music, merriment and feasts - a Regency Christmas'

Fri 23 Nov 2018
11:00-14:45
If you think a month of festivities at Christmas is a modern phenomenon, think again! Discover the traditions. parties and decorations that made up Christmastide in the early 1800s as we open a selection of rooms in the house for the festive season.

Festive Afternoon Tea

Fri 23 Nov 2018
11:30-13:30
Enjoy a festive treat at Lyme this Christmas with our Festive Afternoon Tea.
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Our work

Group of Highland Cattle grazing at Lyme, Cheshire

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 recently restored Lime Avenue ponds at Lyme, Cheshire

Explore the Lime Avenue ponds 

Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the newly restored Lime Avenue ponds.

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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.

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.

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Eating and shopping

Eating and shopping

A delicious scone at Lyme, Cheshire

Food and drink at Lyme 

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

A visitor browsing a National Trust shop

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

East Lodge holiday cottage at National Trust Lyme, 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. Fancy a day in the city? Get the train to Manchester from the village. Need we say more?

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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. 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. With our astounding outdoor landscapes to explore, and a beautiful house ready to take you back in time, there is a wide range of opportunities to choose from. We have a fantastic team ready to take you and your learners on a great 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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