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Summer of Play at Lyme

Summer of play is coming back to Lyme and is jam-packed with ways to play together with more than enough space to try it all.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

18 July - 7 September

Experience Summer of Play with a host of imaginative and hands-on activities all over Lyme. Every day this summer the stories of Lyme will come to life through the world of play.

In the house: Recreate Thomas Legh’s travels through Egypt with shadow puppets, brave crocodile-infested waters and camp under the shadows of the pyramids.

In the Garden: experience the locations of Pride & Prejudice through the eyes of a child. Visit one of Meryton’s shops on the West Terrace, get creative at the outdoor weaving stations, hop and jump along the obstacle course, perform on stage, or dance at the Netherfield Ball on the Top Lawn.

At the Mill Pond (Thursdays only): make a splash and discover our moorland through games and interactive activities.

At the Boiler House: Attend the Riverlands Silent Pond Disco, curl up with a book in the nature reading corner and play nature-themed board games.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

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Upcoming events

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Blaze Trails Toddler Walks 

Join Blaze Trails for a series of free toddler-friendly walks around Lyme, with a different route each week.

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23 Jun to 14 Jul 2025
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10:00 to 12:30
+ 3 other dates or times
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Dear Future: I Leave This Place For You - Lyme 

Find out how a gift in your will can help us protect and preserve the special places in our care.

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on
26 Jun 2025
at
13:00 to 16:30
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Wellbeing Walk 

Get out in the fresh air, re-connect with nature, and stretch your legs on one of our free volunteer-led group walks.

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on
15 Jul to 20 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Mark-making walks with Neil Greenhalgh 

As part of Summer of Play, explore different pockets of Lyme this summer using walking and mark-making, with artist Neil Greenhalgh.

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22 Jul to 2 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 3 other dates or times