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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

Guided 'Pride & Prejudice' Park & Garden walk 

Lyme is famous for having been the exterior of 'Pemberley' in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Austen's most popular novel, and to celebrate its 30th anniversary, join us for an access-all-areas guided walk around the filming locations.

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9 Sep to 23 Sep 2025
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10:30 to 12:30
+ 2 other dates or times

Guided 'Pride & Prejudice' step-free garden walk 

Lyme is famous for having been the exterior of 'Pemberley' in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Austen's most popular novel, and to celebrate its 30th anniversary, join us for a step-free guided walk around some of the filming locations.

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9 Sep to 23 Sep 2025
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14:00 to 14:45
+ 2 other dates or times

Concerts in the Chapel – Manchester Reed Trio: 'Pride & Prejudice' themed 

Be swept away by classical and modern melodies while seated in a setting steeped in heritage, with a 'Pride & Prejudice' themed Concert in the Chapel at Lyme.

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10 Sep 2025
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13:30 to 15:15

Bridget Jones' Diary Outdoor Cinema Experience 

Experience the magic of the UK’s No.1 outdoor cinema shows with Adventure Cinema at Lyme! A fantastic open-air cinema experience with a showing of the classic film Bridget Jones' Diary.

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11 Sep 2025
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18:30 to 21:45