National Trust – Lyme – Peak District

Pre booked socially distanced picnic. Lovely park

A lovely day out to blow away the cobwebs. Gardens are still to bloom as its winter. Gravel paths are easy to walk. Play area is currently shut. Not busy, toilets open and the small snack bar/coffee hut is open.

Beautiful place to visit. Was lucky to be able to visit the house which currently is displaying how Christmas was celebrated throughout history. Very interesting. Staff and volunteers very welcoming and knowledgeable. Lots of walks to go on around the ground and dog friendly. Cafes and toilets are open while in tier 2. Parking available. Its recommended to prebook to keep numbers manageable for social distancing.

I love Lyme park. There is so much space here and lots of places to explore. There is a children's playground, lakes, grasslands, woods, landscaped gardens, cafes and restaurants. Some of it is closed at the minutes due to Covid but it's still well worth a visit. Dogs are welcome on leads in the grounds and gardens. The house is worth a visit, especially around Christmas when they have the most fantastic Father Christmas experience. It will be missed this year. There are plenty of wild deer and, inevitably, ticks so wear insect repellent, especially during warmer months.

They've made a great effort with all the covid rules in place to make this as welcoming as ever. Limited booking slots make it a little quieter than usual but that's not a bad thing. The house had reopened a few days before we visited and we were able to tour the place on our own as we got there for opening time (you just queue near the front door and they admit small groups at a time). Little snack bar in the car park is still open (socially distant queue and only 1 family group at a time admitted) selling ice creams, drinks etc.

Traditional Christmas Eve walk for us. Carol singing from a choir in the courtyard, house beautifully decorated. Pleasant walk around the gardens and dry enough to walk to the tower and back despite recent rains. Usually have a walk round the grounds as well but a bit wet for that in places so replaced that with lovely, big ice cream. (It's never too wet or cold for a big ice cream!)

Great place to take kids, the playground is amazing and the meals are great! Unfortunately, there was a flood on 31st July 2019, so some places such as the Italian Garden cannot be accessed at time of writing. Nevertheless, there is still a lot to explore! I would definitely 100% recommend for National Trust members and non-members! 5 stars, definitely! Edit: I believe the flood damages have been repaired. I would recommend checking on the official National Trust website to be sure! Check before you travel.

I've been walking through Lyme park for many years and seen a steady removal of areas where dogs can be let free. Last weekend I noticed the whole park is now effectively none dog friendly. Can understand the logic around livestock but not butterfly's.

The house is renowned for its elegant interiors and beautiful gardens, against a backdrop of sweeping moorland with extensive views across Manchester and the Cheshire Plain. In 2019 and 2020 it hosts a new exhibition uncovering the history of the Lyme Missal, the most important printed book in the National Trust’s collection. The 1,400 acre estate with its medieval herd of red deer is a paradise for bird-watchers and wildlife spotters, and hosts regular guided walks and running events. For a more tranquil stroll, explore the Edwardian rose garden, ravine garden or orangery next to the reflecting lake where a certain Mr Darcy met Miss Bennett in the BBC production of 'Pride and Prejudice'.

A lovely place to come. The volunteers and staff are so lovely. The house is absolutely stunning and fascinating. The Orangery has some exotic plants. The gardens and woodland are huge and can be walked around. The cafe, shops, takeaway and toilets are all brilliant, clean and a good variety of items. A wonderful place for a day out. One of my favourites.