Lyme Park National Trust, Cheshire

Itinerary

Unlike many great estates, Lyme was a much-loved home to generations of one family and their valued and loyal workers. Living through England’s most troubled times, the Legh family hung on to their home and (mostly) their heads, and this impact can still be seen across the estate today. The largest estate in Cheshire, Lyme has been designed on a grand scale over a number of centuries. It has been a place to receive occasional royal guests, take friends hunting or to entertain on a lavish scale.

The house

Head in to the house to step back in time to the Regency era – a time which saw great rejuvenation for Lyme.

Lyme is a country house which was built and rebuilt, embellished and enlarged throughout its ownership by the Legh family, over six centuries with each generation making its mark and creating the house we see today. Explore rooms of exquisite furnishings and unusual objects at your own pace to discover stories of medieval battle, furtive rebellion, and grand tours.

The garden and parkland

Visiting the garden at Lyme is an ever changing experience and no two visits are the same. Under the care of Head Gardener Stefan with the garden team, the garden transforms seasonally. The 1,400-acre grounds encompass formal gardens, ancient woodland and rugged moors, with various fascinating follies to explore.

Wander through Lyme’s glorious gardens and enjoy the contrast between cascading water and still reflections. Discover tranquil walks through the elegant Rose Garden, Ravine Garden or the luxurious herbaceous borders next to the reflecting lake where a certain Mr Darcy met Miss Bennet in the BBC production of ‘Pride and Prejudice’.

Refreshments

The Timber Yard Cafe offers delicious hot and cold snacks, and range of cakes whilst the Refreshment Kiosk in the car park offers grab and go drinks and ice creams.

For book lovers, be sure to leave time to browse in the pre-loved bookshop.

Travel arrangements

Departing Ellesmere at 08.30 and Shrewsbury 09.30. Arriving back in Shrewsbury at 19.00 and Ellesmere at 19.45.

All timings are provisional and will be confirmed 7-days before travel and are dependent upon traffic on the day.

We have an ‘All Weather Policy’ which means the tour will go ahead come rain or shine unless the Met Office announces it is unsafe to travel.

Booking your place

The tour price is £76 per person and £60 per person for National Trust Members. Please bring your membership card on the day.

Non-refundable deposit £30 per person payable on booking. Full payment is due 10 weeks before departure.

Includes return coach travel and entry into Lyme Hall and gardens.

Accessibility & Mobility Information

For information on accessibility at Lyme follow this link, scroll down the page and select the Accessibility tab.

If you find walking difficult you can still enjoy Lyme, thanks to the Tramper, all-terrain mobility scooter that’s available to borrow. Available from the Ticket Office at the house, people with reduced mobility can explore the garden along designated Tramper routes while taking in glorious floral displays and views of the house from across the lake. Click here for information on booking.

Lyme Park National Trust, Cheshire

Tour Information

This glorious house is surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park. Nestled on the edge of the Peak District, the garden provides a carefully cultivated contrast to the rugged and wild moorland beyond.

Included in the Tour

Itinerary

The house

The garden and parkland

Travel arrangements

Booking your place