Lyme Park, House and Garden

About

Nestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme Park, House and Garden was once home to the Legh family and was, in its heyday, a great sporting estate. Lyme is now managed by the National Trust and was used as a location for the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, starring Colin Firth.
This season step back in time to the Edwardian era, Lyme's vibrant Indian summer. Highlights in the house include: the Wardrobe Department, where visitors can dress up and feel like a walk on extra in a period drama; Truelove the butler's suite of rooms, where silver was polished, wine was decanted and newspapers pressed; the cinefilm lovingly created by, and starring, the last generation of the Legh family to be born and raised at Lyme; and the library where visitors can relax and view the 15th century Lyme Missal prayer book, the single most important printed book in the National Trust's collection.

For a tranquil walk explore the Edwardian rose garden, manicured lawns, luxurious herbaceous borders and gaze into the reflection lake in the garden.

The 1,300 acre estate with its medieval herd of red and fallow deer offers fantastic walks, runs and stunning views. Free walk leaflets are available including a Pride and Prejudice route which takes in the famous film locations. Children can let off steam in Crow Wood Playscape with its giant slide, tree house and rope walks.

Also at Lyme Park:
* Ale Cellar restaurant open Friday to Tuesday 11-5pm. The Ale Cellar is a licensed table service restaurant serving delicious seasonal lunches, morning coffee and afternoon tea.
* East Lodge holiday cottage. Available year round. The lodge nestles on the Eastern boundary of the deer park, commanding panoramic views of Kinder Scout, the historic cage banqueting tower and the Cheshire plain and beyond. The cottage sleeps 4, 1 double, 1 twin. For information and bookings please call 0844 8002070
* Crow Wood Playscape open 7 days same times as the park. Children can let of steam in Crow wood playscape with its exciting rope walks, tree house, giant slide and badger den. There are also lots of fun activities for children to discover as part of the National Trust's "50 things to do before you're 113/4".
* House shop open Friday to Tuesday 11-5pm. The house shop has a wide selection of souvenirs and gifts including jams and preserves, beer and wine, greetings cards, books, home fragrance and luxury picnic blankets. We also have a range of Pride and Prejudice souvenirs.
* Timber Yard shop open 7 days 10.30 - 5pm. The Timber Yard shop has a wide selection of garden accessories and sculptures, seasonal plant sales, children's toys, cold drinks, ice cream and confectionary.



Lyme Park

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park
Welcome to Lyme Park. Nestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme Park was once home to the Legh family and, in its heyday a great sporting estate.



Timber Yard Cafe

After all that walking, take the weight off your feet, relax with a hot drink and choose from our range of indulgent cakes. The coffee shop also offers a range of sandwiches & delicious hot snacks


Lyme Park Gardens

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park
Welcome to Lyme Park. Nestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme Park was once home to the Legh family and, in its heyday a great sporting estate.