Lyme

Afternoon summer sun on the Cage at Lyme, Cheshire — Afternoon sun on the Cage

Magnificent woodland at Lyme — Magnificent knightslow wood at Lyme

Important notice -

You must pre-book a ticket to visit Lyme; this includes the estate, garden and house. Please arrive at the entrace to Lyme at the time specified on your ticket. Please see below in the What's On section below to book.

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park

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Family walking in the woodland at Box Hill, Surrey

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit

We’ve opened more than 135 gardens and parks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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What's on

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Please book ahead before visiting

The car park, parkland and gardens at Lyme are now open and you’ll need to book tickets before you visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Timed entry to Lyme (10 August - 16 August)

Wed 12 Aug 2020

+ 4 other dates

10:30-11:00

+ other times

Book your timed entry to visit Lyme.

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Eating and shopping

Grab a bite to eat

You'll find a Refreshment Kiosk in car park and the Timber Yard Cafe is also open from 10am–4pm serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks, and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

Helping you eat out

From 3 August you'll be able to get 50 per cent off your bill, up to a maximum of £10 per person on food and drink bought at and consumed at our café (excluding alcoholic drinks), through the government's Eat Out to Help Out Scheme. The scheme applies from Monday to Wednesdays only and ends on 31 August.

A selection of gardening tools and accessories displayed against a brick wall.

Pop into our shop

Our shop is open from 11am, Friday to Tuesday. For the safety of staff and visitors we've introduced social distancing measures and changes to payment, which will be via card only. It is through your purchases that we are able to continue looking after Lyme for everyone, for ever.

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Things to see and do

Bring your dog for a four legged adventure

With 1400 acres of rugged moorland, ancient woodlands and formal gardens, where better to come for a day out with your pooch than Lyme.

A woman and two children walk up to the lake opposite the house at Lyme

Have fun at Lyme during the school holidays

Schools out - and has been for some time! Things may be a little different right now, but with tons of outdoor space to run wild in and lots of ideas for nature based adventures, there is still plenty to keep the kids entertained at Lyme.

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History

The House and Collection

The Lyme Missal

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

Visitors stand on the steps at the entrance to the house at Lyme, Cheshire

A house with six centuries of history

The doors have re-opened and the dust sheets and covers have come off the furniture. Things are a little different in the house, but we would love to welcome you back, tell you centuries old stories and share with you the beautiful house at Lyme.

View of The Cage from the moor at Lyme, Cheshire

Discover the follies and structures on Lyme's landscape

See the unmissable landmarks on Lyme's landscape, the buildings and structures that make up the sight lines across the park. Discover their rich history alongside wonderful views across Cheshire, Manchester and beyond.

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Our work

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Home Front - life at Lyme during the Second World War

Despite being such a recent part of our history, very little is known about Lyme during the Second World War. Can you help us fill in the gaps and paint a picture of what life was like here during the war?

Find out more

Conservation in action

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

Lime Avenue ponds Restoration Project

Learn more about the 2017 Lime Avenue ponds Restoration Project.

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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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General

We’re sorry but the play area, Timber Yard Shop, a number of our eating and drinking facilities, and the pre-loved booked shop at Lyme are currently closed.

House open Friday - Tuesday, 10.30am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Visits are limited to ensure social distancing and entry to the house is not guaranteed on the day you visit.

The parkland, gardens and car park are open. The garden is open between 10.30am – 4.30pm. Last entry to the Garden 3.45pm. Main car park gates locked at 4.30pm.

Please go to What’s on to book your visit

In line with government guidance, you're required to wear a face covering in most enclosed spaces. This includes the house, cafe, shop and toilets.Please bring one with you.

Refreshment Kiosk in car park is open and the Timber Yard Cafe will open from Mon 20 July with a take away offering 10am–4pm. A limited range of hot and cold drinks and some light snacks will be available.

The hall shop is open the same days as the house (closed Wednesday & Thursday)

Unisex toilets (plus one accessible) open in the Timber Yard, these will close for cleaning

To help Lyme's wildlife transition back to living in a park with visitors, dogs should be on leads in some areas of the park. Please the map on the dog specific webpage below. Please bring dog waste bags and dispose of them responsibly.

There is no WiFi on site and phone signal is limited.

BBQs and open fires created by visitors are not permitted at Lyme

Please respect our local community by only travelling to Lyme via car if you have a valid booking, do not park on nearby roads as this will cause disruption.

Access

Accessible parking available.

Level access toilets in the Timber Yard

New pathway that now leads up to the North Front of the house

One accessible toilet open in the Timber Yard, this will close at times for cleaning

No minibus or shuttle buggy will be operating

Wheelchairs not available to hire

Gift Aid

Standard

Adult

N/A

£8.00

Child

N/A

£4.00

Family

N/A

£20.00

Family 1 adult

N/A

£12.00

Gift Aid

Standard

Amount paid by visitor

£11.00

£10.00

Tax refund from Government*

£2.75

£0.00

Total received by the National Trust

£13.75

£10.00

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Tuesday 18 August

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit