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Snowdrops and reflection lake at Lyme, Cheshire
Jan-Christof Telford @JCTelford | © Snowdrops and reflection lake at Lyme, Cheshire
Cheshire & Greater Manchester

Lyme

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park

Fully open today

Information

Facilities

  • Food/drink, available
  • Toilets, available
  • Car park, available
  • Shop, available
  • Level access/terrain, available
Stockport, Cheshire
Adult £6, Child £3

Top features

House

Step back in time to a house with six centuries of history. Explore beautiful features and the fascinating collection.

Park

The 1,400-acre grounds encompass formal gardens, ancient woodland and rugged moors, with various fascinating follies to explore.

Garden

Wander through Lyme's glorious gardens and enjoy the contrast between cascading water and still reflections.

Crow Wood Playscape

Take your little adventurers to Crow Wood to explore and play.

Facilities

Coffee shop
Kiosk
Tea room
Cafe

Plant shop
Toilet
Car park
Guided tour
Shop

Access

Accessible parking available. Level-access toilets and accessible toilet in the Timber Yard. Step-free pathway leads up to the north front of the house from the car park. Wheelchairs and shuttle buggy/minibus available.

Accessible route and/or map
Induction loop
Level access to shop
Steps/uneven terrain
Accessible toilet
Large print (guide or menu)
Level access/terrain
Transfer available
Designated parking
Level access to food outlet
Powered mobility vehicle available
Wheelchairs available

Admission

Opening times for 2 April 2023

AssetOpening time
House11:00 - 16:00
Garden10:30 - 16:30
Park08:30 - 20:00
Car Park08:30 - 20:00
Crow Wood Playscape09:30 - 18:00
Timber Yard Café10:00 - 16:00
Refreshment Kiosk10:00 - 16:00
Hall Shop11:00 - 16:00
Timber Yard Shop11:00 - 16:00
House Tearoom11:00 - 16:00
Pre-loved bookshop10:30 - 17:00

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Prices

Park & Gardens

Ticket typeGift aidStandard
Adult£6.60£6.00
Child£3.30£3.00
Family£16.50£15.00
Family 1 Adult£9.90£9.00

House, Park, & Gardens

Ticket typeGift aidStandard
Adult£14.30£13.00
Child£7.15£6.50
Family£35.80£32.50
Family 1 Adult£21.50£19.50

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Getting there

On foot

There are plenty of ways to access Lyme by foot. Most visitors access the property via one of two entrances: - The main entrance is on the A6 road and the House & Garden is one mile from the main gate. There is a volunteer run mini bus which operating 7 days a week and can collect pedestrians from the Admissions Hut and bring them up to the house and gardens and back. Please ask at the admissions hut for more infomation. - Lyme is at the Northern end of the Gritstone Trail. For those wishing to walk the trail, Cheshire East Council have a map and trail leaflet on their website.

Get in touch

Disley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 2NR

Planning your visit

Muddy Paws dog friendly seating area near the cafe at Lyme Park, Cheshire
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Visiting Lyme with your dog 

With 1,400 acres of rugged moorland, ancient woodlands and formal gardens to explore, Lyme is a great day out for you and your pooch. Find out where your dog can go and the facilities available.

A group of people walking and laughing together at Lyme Park in Cheshire
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Groups at Lyme 

Whether you're a local community club, planning a school trip, or just a break with a friends, visit Lyme with your group and enjoy a discounted rate to explore at your leisure. Discover what's on offer and how to book your visit here.

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Lyme map 

Take a look at the map of Lyme to help plan your visit.

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