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Important notice -

Please note: from July 27th to 31st August the House is OPEN Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon & Tues, CLOSED on Wednesdays for conservation. Thanks.

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park

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Children playing at Lyme Park

Planning your adventures at Lyme  

Take a moment to breathe in the beautiful fresh air and see the stunning views that Lyme has to offer this spring and summer. Please read on for information to help you plan your day out.

Thomas Legh, Lyme’s very own Regency Indiana Jones.

Discover Regency Lyme  

Take a step back in time to Lyme's Regency era with the help of our very own intrepid explorer Thomas Legh. Also for the new season, find out more about our Spotlight talks and tours for 2017.

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Trust New Art at Lyme 2017 - Enjoy Arts

Live at Lyme  

The life of Thomas Legh will be explored in a variety of different events in 'Live at Lyme,' this September!

Building adventures at Lyme in 2017

Building Adventures at Lyme: Explorer Thomas Legh's Life in LEGO© bricks 

Assembling adventures, brick by brick! This unique exhibition begins on Saturday 22 July and runs until Sunday 3 September 2017.

Conservation volunteers in action

Conservation in action 

Read more about the important conservation work taking place at Lyme this year.

The gardens at Lyme in glorious techicolour

The glorious garden 

Explore a beautiful garden lovingly carved out of the wild landscape of the Peaks. Enjoy stunning views and witness how the gardens transition from Spring to Summer.

View of The Cage from the moor at Lyme, Cheshire

Enjoy the great outdoors 

Once an historic hunting estate, Lyme is home to an ancient deer herd, stunning views and glorious countryside. Why not make the most of the 1400 acres of hills, moor and woodland? Try your hand at orienteering, join a running group or simply jump in puddles with your wellies on!

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

Off the beaten track and then escape to the hills at Lyme

Take a walk on the Lyme side 

Fancy seeing a little more on your next visit to Lyme? Explore the wider estate with one of these guided walks.

Upcoming events

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Summer of Sport - Family Cycle Session

Thu 24 Aug 2017
10:30-12:30
Join us for a Summer of Sport at Lyme! Cyclists at the ready!

Building Adventures at Lyme: Thomas Legh's Life in LEGO® brick

Thu 24 Aug 2017
10:30-16:00
Assembling adventures, brick by brick! Explore Lyme this summer and find out more about Thomas Legh's travels as they are brought to life in LEGO® bricks.

Summer of Sport - Badminton

Thu 24 Aug 2017
13:00-17:00
Join us for a Summer of Sport at Lyme!

Thomas Legh and Regency Lyme

Fri 25 Aug 2017
11:00-17:00
In this 200th anniversary year of the death of Jane Austen, Lyme turns back the clock to the Regency era, where you can uncover the fascinating story of Thomas Legh, Lyme's very own Regency Indiana Jones.

ParkRun

Sat 26 Aug 2017
09:00-11:00
Nothing beats an invigorating run or jog around the beautiful surroundings of Lyme.

Pemberley Walk

Sat 26 Aug 2017
13:30-15:30
Discover the locations used during the making of BBC's 'Pride and Prejudice,' including Darcy's famous pond and the classic Pemberley view.
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Wildlife

The Ranger Team will be working hard on the Lime Avenue ponds restoration project for the next few weeks

Lime Avenue ponds Restoration Project 

Learn more about the Lime Avenue ponds Restoration Project.

A robin in the garden at Lyme, Cheshire

Wildlife at Lyme  

Come and spot the abundant wildlife at Lyme! From deer to water vole, visitors who keep their eyes peeled will be richly rewarded.

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History

Detail of the Lyme Caxton Missal, seen on display at Lyme, Cheshire

Preserved in print 

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

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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
Lyme   Cheshire

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 

Little learners will love our facilitated sessions that make history come alive through play. The outdoors at Lyme offers so much for young learners to discover and explore, so find out what's on offer now!

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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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