Lyme

Important notice -

We’re re-opening the car park and parkland at Lyme. You will need to book your visit in advance. Check What’s On for the latest information and to book. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking.

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park

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Family walking dogs

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

We're starting to open some gardens and parklands in England and Northern Ireland at reduced capacity, through advance bookings every week. Most places up to 8 June have now reached capacity. New tickets are released every Friday and we'll continue to add new places over the coming weeks. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are now open. All houses remain closed for now and all places in Wales remain closed following Welsh Government advice. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.​

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What's on

Lyme   Cheshire

Please book ahead before visiting

The car park and parkland at Lyme will reopen from Wednesday 3 June 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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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Lyme (3 June - 7 June)

Wed 03 Jun 2020
09:30-10:00
Pre-book your timed entry to visit Lyme
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Our work

Two nurses hold children in the war nursery at Lyme, Cheshire
Lyme   Cheshire

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?

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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

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 2017 Lime Avenue ponds Restoration Project.

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History

The House and Collection

Alan Titchmarsh handling the Lyme Missal

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 are closed and the dust sheets cover the furniture. When Lyme opens again, if you haven't visited the house before, or its been a while, we would love to welcome you, tell you our stories and share with you the beautiful rooms.

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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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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