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Ranger in training

Get hands-on this summer by learning some of the essential skills needed to become a ranger, helping us to care for this special place and the wildlife who call Lyme home.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

It’s a ranger’s job to look after the wildlife and landscape at Lyme, and make sure all the plants and animals are healthy. Become a ranger for the day and find out more about what it takes to care for 1,400 acres.

Tuesday 26 August: Bug Hotel Build & Mini-Beast Hunt Wednesday 27 August: Dry Stone Walling & Dead Hedging Thursday 28 August: Leaky Dam Building & Pond Dipping

All sessions will run from 9 - 11am.

£8 per child per session - each ticket includes one accompanying adult.

Suitable for ages 5 - 12.

Children cannot be left without a parent or guardian. Admission charges apply.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Child £8.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Meet at the Timber Yard.

What to bring and wear

Wear sturdy footwear and be dressed for the weather.

Upcoming events

Event

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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on
23 Jun to 14 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 12:30
+ 3 other dates or times
Event

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
Event

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
Event

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.

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on
18 Jul to 7 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 51 other dates or times