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Lyme
Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park
Disley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 2NR
Important notice
Due to the ice and snow conditions Crow Wood Playscape and the Knott car park will be closed today. The Garden will be slightly delayed in opening at 11am. Thank you for your patience during these wintry conditions.
Opening times for 4 December 2023
Asset Opening time House 11:00 - 15:00 Garden 10:30 - 15:00 Park 08:30 - 17:00 Car Park 08:30 - 17:00 Crow Wood Playscape 09:30 - 16:30 Timber Yard Café 10:00 - 16:00 Refreshment Kiosk 10:00 - 16:00 Hall Shop 11:00 - 16:00 Timber Yard Shop 11:00 - 16:00 House Tearoom 11:00 - 16:00 Pre-loved bookshop 10:30 - 16:30 MTWTFSS2728293012345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031OpenPartially openClosedPark & Gardens
Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £6.60 £6.00 Child £3.30 £3.00 Family £16.50 £15.00 Family 1 Adult £9.90 £9.00 Group Adult £5.40 Group Child £2.70 House, Park, & Gardens
Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £14.30 £13.00 Child £7.15 £6.50 Family £35.80 £32.50 Family 1 Adult £21.50 £19.50 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Book shop
Browse in the pre-loved bookshop at Lyme and you may just find that special book you've been searching for at the House
Kiosk
Cafe
Plant shop
Car park
Shop
Coffee shop
Tea room
Dogs
Assitance dogs are welcome in all areas of Lyme. Dogs are welcome in the Lyme's estate and formal gardens every day.
Toilet
Guided tour
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
Level access to shop
Accessible toilet
Level access/terrain
Designated parking
Powered mobility vehicle available
Induction loop
Steps/uneven terrain
Large print (guide or menu)
Transfer available
Level access to food outlet
Wheelchairs available
By road
Lyme can be accessed from the A6 in Disley. Please respect our local community by only parking at Lyme. If you can, please consider visiting Lyme by public transport.
Parking: Please park in the marked bays only, limited parking is availiable for large vehicles. The house and gardens are a 0.2 mile / 5 minute walk from the car park up a steep incline. Alternative accessible parking is availiable near the orangery.
Sat Nav: To reach Lyme's car park, use the postcode, SK12 2NR.
On foot
The main entrance is to Lyme is via the A6. The house and garden are 1 mile / 30 minute stroll from the entrance. A free shuttle bus runs most days from 10.30am - 4pm from the admissions hut at the entrance to the house and gardens. Please note this service is volunteer led and subject to availability on the day. To confirm whether the shuttle bus is running on the day please call Lyme on 01663 762023. Lyme is at the northern end of the Gritstone Trail and there are walking routes from the Macclesfield Canal. Please visit the gritstone trail website here or download the map
By train
The closest train station is Disley (0.5 mile / about a 20 minute walk) to the entrance and a further 1 mile / 30 minute stroll to the house and gardens. Please check the National Rail website for up to date train times. Click here to find train times There is a map and waymarked route from Disley Station to Lyme. A free shuttle bus runs most days from 10.30am - 4pm from the admissions hut at the entrance to the house and gardens. Please note this service is volunteer led and subject to availability on the day. To confirm whether the shuttle bus is running on the day please call Lyme on 01663 762023. As a thank you for arriving car-free, enjoy 10% off in our cafés when you show a bus or train ticket with the day’s date on it, or a bike helmet. Find out more about exploring car-free
By bus
Travel to Lyme by bus for just £2 each way. Catch the 199 skyline to Burton Road West which is 0.1 miles / 5 minute walk from the entrance and a further 1 mile / 30 minute stroll to the house and gardens. A free shuttle bus runs most days from 10.30am - 4pm from the admissions hut at the entrance to the house and gardens. Please note this service is volunteer led and subject to availability on the day. To confirm whether the shuttle bus is running on the day please call Lyme on 01663 762023. Click here to find bus timetables The service runs twice an hour from Manchester Airport, Stockport, Heavily, Stepping Hill, Hazel Grove, Newtown, New Mills, Furnace Vale, Chapel en le Frith, Whaley Bridge and Buxton. As a thank you for arriving car-free, enjoy 10% off in our cafés when you show a bus or train ticket with the day’s date on it, or a bike helmet. Find out more about exploring car-free
By bicycle
National Route 55 passes close to Lyme on the Middlewood Way. Once on site, cycling is permitted on main roads around the estate. There is cycle parking in the main car park. As a thank you for arriving car-free, enjoy 10% off in our cafés when you show a bus or train ticket with the day’s date on it, or a bike helmet. Find out more about exploring car-free Plan your cycle route here.
Car-free
Travel the green way and help us to look after this special place. As a thank you for arriving car-free, enjoy 10% off in our cafés when you show a bus or train ticket with the day’s date on it, or a bike helmet. Find out more about exploring car-free
Planning your visit
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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. Lyme is a two pawprint rated place.
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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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Tramper hire at Lyme
If you find walking difficult you can still enjoy Lyme, thanks to the Tramper, all-terrain mobility scooter that's available to hire. Available from the Ticket Office at the house, those with reduced mobility can explore the garden along designated Tramper routes while taking in glorious views of surrounding Manchester and Cheshire.
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Highlights
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 Play area
Let off some steam and have fun with your family in Crow Wood. The perfect place for smaller adventurers to run, skip and slide.
Things to see and do
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Christmas at Lyme
Get into the festive spirit with a visit to Lyme this Christmas. Step into the house where Christmas has been interrupted by an animal takeover, go on a winter walk through the estate and enjoy a hot drink from the café while listening to some Christmas carols in the Timber Yard.
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Visiting the house at Lyme
In 600 years, Lyme has acquired all kinds of unusual objects and strange secrets. Dressed for the festive season, the house is open daily in December until Christmas eve. Here's what to look out for.
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Explore the garden at Lyme
Explore all the different areas of the garden at Lyme. From the herbaceous border to golden Japanese maple trees, there's lots of autumn colour to find at the second highest garden in the National Trust.
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Discover the estate at Lyme
There's over 1,400 acres of historic parkland to explore at Lyme in autumn. Discover thriving wildlife during your walk into nature, and seek out the follies for some of the best views over Cheshire.
Top trails
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A walk to the Lantern at Lyme
Beautiful woodland and wonderful views await you on this self-led walk to Lantern Wood. On a clear day look out for Kinder Scout, the hills of Derbyshire and Yorkshire, Holme Moss and Winter Hill.
Trail
Paddock Cottage walk
Take in impressive views of Cheshire and Greater Manchester on this pleasant walk to Paddock Cottage, in a tranquil area of Lyme Park estate.
Trail
Lime Avenue ponds walk
See the newly restored Lime Avenue ponds at Lyme Park, on a circular walk that also takes in woodland, moorland and some memorable views.
Eating and shopping
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Eating, drinking and shopping at Lyme
Feeling peckish during your visit to Lyme? There's a choice of eateries, each serving a wide range of snacks and drinks. After you've refuelled, head to the shops to browse for a special gift or souvenir.
Places to stay
Lyme East Lodge
On the Lyme estate and deer park, this Edwardian cottage looks out over lush green countryside.
Lyme West Lodge
Tucked away on the glorious Lyme Park estate, Lyme West Lodge is a picture-book pretty Edwardian cottage set in leafy woodland.
Upcoming events
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Dog walking social group
If you visit Lyme with your dog, why not join the dog walking group, giving you the chance to meet new people and your furry friend an opportunity to socialise with other dogs!
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Animal Crackers Christmas at Lyme
Step into an imagined house where Christmas has been interrupted by an animal takeover. Seeking refuge from extreme rain, the house becomes home to a menagerie of magnificent and unusual beasts.
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Festive Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a festive treat at Lyme this Christmas with our Festive Afternoon Tea.
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Hound free hour in the garden
We are trialling a dog free hour in the garden at Lyme on Saturday mornings between 9.30-10.30am. Following visitor feedback, the garden will open an hour early on Saturdays for visitors who don’t want to share their visit with dogs. Our dog...
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Specialist tour - Behind closed doors
The house at Lyme has many secrets from throughout the centuries. As part of this 45 minute tour around the house, see what lies behind hidden cupboards, doors and cabinets, in this exclusive tour with Lyme's experts.
About Lyme
Welcome to Lyme. Nestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme was once home to the Legh family and, in its heyday a great sporting estate.
The 1,400 acre estate with its medieval herd of red deer offers fantastic walks and stunning views.
For a more tranquil walk explore the elegant Rose Garden, Ravine Garden or the luxurious herbaceous borders next to the reflecting lake where a certain Mr Darcy met Miss Bennet in the BBC production of 'Pride and Prejudice'.
Head in to the house to step back in time to the Regency era - a time which saw great rejuvenation for Lyme.
The Timber Yard Cafe offers delicious hot and cold snacks, and range of cakes whilst the Refreshment Kiosk in the car park offers grab and go drinks and ice creams.
You can view online some of the items that Lyme has in its collection. The site catalogues approximately three-quarters of a million National Trust objects with more being added daily.
Art and collections
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The Sarum Missal at Lyme
Find out more about the fascinating Lyme Missal, deemed the most important printed book in the National Trust's care.
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Restoring the Cadmus Tapestries at Lyme
Find out more about the restoration of the Flemish Cadmus tapestry at Lyme, a set of three which tell the myth of the founding of Thebes.
Our work
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Our work in the parkland at Lyme
From ongoing conservation work to restoration work brought about by flooding and fires, the work of rangers and volunteers is a round-the-clock job.
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Building on History | Projects at Lyme
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve submitted a planning application to restore the historic setting of the house, improve Lyme's resilience to climate change, and upgrade our facilities.
Support us
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Volunteering at Lyme
Many hands make Lyme work – find out about the volunteer and work experience opportunities at Lyme, from rangers to conservationists, retail to building maintenance.