Spotlight on collections - Blossom in the house
Inside the house this May learn and discover about the hidden blossom in our collection items.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Welcome to our Blossom Trail, where flowers bloom not just in gardens, but across the objects in our collection. This trail invites you to look closely at how artists and makers have celebrated blossom through carving, paint and craftsmanship, using flowers to express beauty, prosperity and the changing seasons.
Discover the delicate limewood carvings attributed to the school of Grinling Gibbons, where spring is brought to life through finely carved flowers and fruit, symbolising growth and abundance. Admire the vibrant 17th century ‘Gu’ shaped porcelain vase, richly decorated with peonies and blossoms believed to bring wealth and good fortune. Look out too for the magnificent Garden Clock, whose face blooms with peonies, roses, tulips, daffodils and other flowers woven into an engraved garden scene.
As you follow the trail, notice how blossom connects nature, meaning and artistry across centuries, inviting both closer looking and quiet enjoyment.
This is a self-led trail around the ground floor level of the house and invites you to look closer at our collection items, learn about how they were made and what makes them special.
Normal admission applies
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Suitable for all ages
- Accessibility
The items are all on the ground level of the house. Step-free entry is available via the Stag Parlour. More information can be found on https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/lyme-national-trust
Upcoming events
May Half term
This May, celebrate all things Blossom at Lyme. Whatever the weather this half-term, you’re guaranteed a fun-filled day with lots to see and do.
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Wellbeing Walk
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