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Behind closed doors tours - servants' quarters

The house at Lyme has many secrets from throughout the centuries. As part of this hour tour see the servants' areas not usually on the house route and learn about their lives.

  • Booking essential

The tours are available on weekends in November and January while the house is closed at 11am or 1pm.

Tickets include the private tour with a Lyme expert, and entry to the park and gardens.

Tours are limited to 10 people, booking essential. £12 non-members | £5 National Trust members. National trust members please show your card at admissions.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All National Trust Members (tour only)£5.00
All General admission and tour£12.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for ages 13 and above.

Meeting point

Meet in the courtyard, in front of the house.

What to bring and wear

Sturdy footwear and weather appropriate clothes.

Accessibility

This tour involves sets of tight and uneven staircases which makes this unsuitable for wheelchair users or those unsteady on their feet.

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