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A beautiful 1,400 acre estate of hills, moors and woodland in which sits a wonderful house and garden We welcome feedback – both positive and negative.
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10/06/2026

Update: Highways work on the A6 scheduled for Thursday 11 June does not appear to be taking place as planned. The A6 remains open. Lyme is open but with a reduced offer. House tours are available and the Timber Yard café and Ale Cellar café are open.

09/06/2026

🌳 Caring for Lyme’s Historic Landscapes 🦌

Did you know that Lyme’s wood pasture and parkland cover around a quarter of the estate’s 1,400 acres? These important habitats are rich in history, culture and wildlife—and caring for them is a top priority for our ranger team.
Here’s how we’re helping them thrive:

🌿Increasing deadwood – creating vital habitats for insects and other wildlife
🌸 Increasing scrub – allowing scrub growth is supporting pollinators, birds and wildlife whilst also working to protect young trees from being grazed.
🌼Healthier open grassland – managing grazing effectively means more diversity in plant species and wildflowers and improved resilience in dry weather through longer growth.
🌳Future trees – planting now to ensure the next generation of mature trees in our landscape
🐄 Balanced grazing – with deer and Highland cattle working together to keep habitats in balance

With deer numbers carefully managed, complimented by our highland cows. we're seeing habitats restored and incredible improvements—from flourishing wildflowers to healthier wildlife populations 🦋

It’s all part of protecting Lyme’s unique landscape for people and nature, now and into the future 💚

Photos: Highland cattle grazing on the deer sanctuary for the first time, bilberry flowering on Cage Hill, cuckoo flower on Cage Hill, area of scrub in the parkland.

06/06/2026

🐥How many snipe chicks can you spot? We can count six but are happy to be proven wrong. Can you see mum too? When we say birds next close to the footpath we mean it.

Wader Warden surveyor Graeme was carrying out a survey on our moorlands when he stumbled upon these beauties. And when we say stumbled, we mean it. Mum and chicks were right next to a footpath when spotted, with the chicks moving off to find mum when the saw Graeme.

He took a quick photo to highlight just how camouflaged these beautiful birds are!

This long- billed wader whose plumage is described as ‘basically brown’ is an injustice to the exquisite patterning that provides it camouflage. The first time you often become aware of a snipe’s presence it when it explodes from the damp ground, surprisingly close to your feet. A lover of damp, boggy ground we are thrilled to see the return of this species to our newly restored, wetter moorland, and this is only the beginning....

Thank you for sticking to paths and keeping dogs on leads during the nesting season, with your help these birds, and many others will have the best chance of surviving.🌱

02/06/2026

It's National Volunteers Week and we want to celebrate the hundreds of hours a week that our volunteers put into Lyme, come rain or shine.

In this video we may have asked them "What makes Lyme special for you?" but for us it's definitely them!

Thank you as always.

If you're interested in joining our volunteer team visit
🔗https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/support-us/volunteer

28/05/2026

🌿Restoring a hidden corner of Lyme: Killtime 🌿

Did you know Lyme’s 19th-century gardeners had a secret spot? Tucked away in a secluded valley south of the house, they would wait by a quiet stream when the owners were in residence—“killing time.” Over the years, the area became known as Killtime, and today it’s the focus of an exciting restoration project.

Our garden team has begun a multi-year mission to bring this peaceful valley back to life. In the first phase, they have carefully excavated and reinstated the original sunken stone edging along the pathway, helping restore its historic character.
There has also been some removal and reduction in the height of shrubs to open the vistas down the Killtime valley, creating focal points with existing trees and giving a glimpse of the Reflection Lake.
Then finally, prior to opening the path again, it was completely resurfaced with fresh gold pathing stone.

What’s next?

🌸 The streamside borders have been planted with a selection of hardy herbaceous perennials that come back year after year. Although small now, they will continue to grow this summer and eventually fill the space with flower and foliage.

🎨 The planting scheme will feature calming tones of blues, whites and soft apricot pinks, enhancing Killtime’s role as a tranquil retreat, especially during the warmer months.

Looking ahead, new shrubs and trees will also be added along the opposite bank, bringing richer autumn colour and a stronger winter landscape.

We look forward to sharing updates as we reveal the gradual transformation of this hidden gem 💚

21/05/2026

What's on this half term at Lyme?

🐝Pick up a Wildlife Wander trail booklet 🐛
A self-led trail where you can watch, draw listen and solve puzzles as you explore the estate. The trail cost £1 and includes a booklet, pencil and wildflower seeds to take home and plant. Trails can be purchased from the information kiosk or ticket office.

🌸Go on a free blossom walk down Hawthorn Drive 🌸
Take a deep breath in nature and discover Lyme’s parkland blossom on this self-guided walking trail along Hawthorn Drive that includes poetry from Poet Laureate Simon Armitage.

🎨Get crafty in the Still Room 🖍
Take inspiration from our origami installation in the Orangery and offsite blossom events and create your own origami butterflies or flowers to take home.

🐝Visit the house 🌸
Spot the knitted bees as you go around and see how many you can find...
Follow the blossom trail to learn about special items in our collection and look closely at the flowers decorating them.

19/05/2026

🐦 Bird nesting season at Lyme is in full swing! 🌿

Spring is one of the most exciting times of year on the estate, as a chorus of birdsong announces the return of our seasonal wildlife visitors. From skylarks to lapwings, Lyme is alive with ground nesting birds raising the next generation.

But it isn’t just birds that nest on the ground, many species nest in low vegetation such as brambles these include blackcap and chiffchaff. The ranger team also maintain over 100 nest boxes which are dotted around the estate, for species which prefer to nest in holes, these includes t**s, nuthatch and pied flycatchers.

Meanwhile, Park Moor is also transforming. For the first time in hundreds of years, surface water is flowing again 💦—creating vital new habitats for wildlife and supporting upland plants and animals.

Across the estate, skylarks and meadow pipits have established breeding territories, alongside sightings of snipe, curlew and flocks of golden plover. These beautiful birds have even stayed with us throughout winter—something rarely seen—gathering in flocks of up to 60 and feeding across the moor. You might not spot them easily, but listen out for their distinctive calls on your walks.
Spring also brings new life beyond birdlife—soon we’ll welcome red deer calves and playful lambs across the landscape 🦌🐑

How you can help wildlife thrive:
✅ Stick to marked paths when walking or running
✅ Keep dogs on leads outside of designated off lead areas
✅ Follow signposted cycling routes

Ground-nesting bird season runs until 31 July, and some livestock areas may be temporarily closed until the end of September.

Thank you for helping us protect Lyme’s wildlife 💚

Thankyou to volunteer Nigel for the photo! Taken at Lyme recently, it shows a golden plover resting in the moorland.

16/05/2026

🥾May is National Walking Month and we have plenty on offer at Lyme.

Join our free volunteer-led walks happening across the estate or come to Lyme via green travel and enjoy our self-led blossom walk installed along Hawthorn Drive.

🔨Dry Stone Walling walks
Join an expert led walk with the Dry Stone Walling Association Cheshire branch. Your tour will begin with a brief history of Lyme and its dry stone walls. The walk will begin, showing the basics of how a wall is constructed and some of the tools used. We'll show you how our stone is sourced and shaped into usable stone. We'll then take you on a tour showcasing some of our more impressive walling features and structures, such as our wall ends and walling onto a hill.

🌸Blossom walks
On this blossom-themed wellbeing walk, you can step away from the hustle of modern life and join us to explore the beauty of blossom at Lyme.
The walking route spans from the Admissions building and through the parkland along Hawthorn Drive. Once at the House, you will take a walk around the formal gardens, spotting the seasonal highlights on display.

🌞Wellbeing Walk
Step away from the busyness of modern life and join our volunteers on a expert led wellbeing walk. You’ll travel through the Lyme Estate exploring areas of the park and taking in the natural beauty of the countryside.
Wellbeing walks run every month, with each walk taking a different route through the estate.

Visit our website for more information and to book your place.

30/04/2026

Visiting Lyme this bank holiday weekend? Why not travel by public transport and let us do the rest! 🚐🚄

On Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd & Mon 4th May between 10am - 4pm we’ll be running a second minibus between Disley Station and the house.

To request a pick-up from the station, call 01663 761 400. Arriving by bus? Our standard minibus can collect you from the admissions hut – just ask at the hut when you arrive.

As a thank you for arriving by green-wheels, enjoy free entry to the park and garden as well as 10% off in our cafés when you show a bus or train ticket with the day’s date on it.

17/04/2026

Join knowledgeable members of the Dry Stone Walling Association next week on a free guided walk to find out more about the work that goes in to conserving the miles of dry stone walls at Lyme.

📅Wednesday 22 April | 10.30am - 12.00pm📅

Explore Lyme's 18 miles of dry stone walls and take in exceptional views of Manchester and the surrounding areas as you pass by ancient woodland and historical follies.

It costs approximately £12,000 to maintain the walls, and our volunteers work hard to keep them looking as great as they do. The walk will take approximately 1.5 hours and is of moderate difficulty. For non-members, admission charges apply.

Visit our events page for more things to do at Lyme.
🔗https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cheshire-greater-manchester/lyme/events🔗

📷 National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra
Image description: A close up of a mallet on top of a dry stone wall, with a volunteer working behind it and blurred trees in the background. 'Walk the walls at Lyme' is written in the top left corner in pink boxes.

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