Lyme

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park

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Things to see and do

Visitors at Lyme in the Italian Garden

Step into Spring 

Discover a change of season at Lyme as the estate begins to wake up to spring

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 family sitting on the branch of a tree at Lyme

'The Lost Words' family trail 

Nature words are disappearing and we need your help to find them at special places during 2019. Inspired by Robert McFarlane and Jackie Morris' spellbook 'The Lost Words', follow the family trail and take part in activities to see special nature words brought to life.

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.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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ParkRun

Sat 23 Mar 2019
09:00-10:00
Run, jog or walk around the beautiful surroundings of Lyme.

The Lost Words

Sat 23 Mar 2019
10:30-17:00
Inspired by the book by Robert MacFarlane and Jackie Morris, seek, find and speak words from the natural world that are disappearing from children's vocabulary. Explore the house, park and garden to see these Lost Words brought to life.

Lyme Trust10 10k trail run

Sun 24 Mar 2019
08:30-11:30
Join us for Lyme's Trust10 10k trail run which will take place on the fourth Sunday of every month. (Some months are moved due to other events - please check dates) Route available here: https://runtogether.co.uk/routes/trust10-lyme/

Dog Walking Social Group

Mon 25 Mar 2019
11:00-13:00
The Dog Walking Social Group is a great opportunity for you and your four legged companion to make new friends! The group meets twice a month.

Lyme Runners Group

Tue 26 Mar 2019
10:00-11:00
Join a regular runners group on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Mums, Tums and Buggies

Tue 26 Mar 2019
13:30-14:30
We've teamed up with Sarah Parker Fitness to offer a weekly outdoor postnatal fitness class for mums and babies involving a group walk with buggies, cardio, strength and flexibility exercises in the beautiful outdoors at Lyme.
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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.

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

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 women looks at jars of food produce

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, 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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